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Week in Review: Nickey V's Closes, Lemont Woman Competes in Mrs. Illinois America
A look back at the headlines from Feb. 27 - March 4.
Monday, Feb. 27
VIDEO: The longtime Lemont High School District 210 administrator was honored Friday night at the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner dance.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
The Chicago Tribune reports that the standout offensive tackle has chosen his favorite football programs from more than 20 schools that have offered him scholarships.
David Sklena of Skokie was convicted in 2010 of engaging in noncompetitive trades that yielded profits in excess of $2 million for him and Edward C. Sarvey, a deceased Lemont man.
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Mike Aurelio, president of the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education, announced his support for Durkin, who is running for re-election as state representative of Illinois' 82nd district.
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Tammy Timm was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. Fourteen years later, she's happy, healthy and ready to use her experience to help others.
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Nearly 100 people from 26 organizations took part in the all-day event Feb. 21 to promote history, preservation and tourism along the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor.
Art Jones, who hopes to challenge Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District, neither denies nor repudiates his past affiliation with the neo-Nazi Party.
Lack of “true” presidential Democratic contest blamed.
Thursday, March 1
A fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. March 10 at Front Street Cantina to raise money for the FF/PM Christopher D. Wheatley Memorial Foundation.
Each week, Patch Whiz Kids will receive a free pizza from Nancy's in Lemont.
Friday, March 2
Judge Kathryn E. Creswell has denied bond for Daniel Olaska, who is charged in last month's stabbing death of Naperville teacher Shaun Wild. Olaska's next hearing will be March 19.
The Hope and Friendship Foundation’s annual prom and dress clothing resale will coincide with the spring/summer resale at First Church of the Nazarene in Lemont on March 10.
The 19-year-old pop star received treatment at the Lemont rehabilitation facility in 2010 for bipolar disorder, cutting, bulimia and anorexia.
Saturday, March 3
Owner Nick George said past debt forced the closing of the bowling alley and pizza restaurant Saturday.
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