Week In Review: State Trooper Honored and Missing Man Found in Palos Lake

MONDAY

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Palos

There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today.

Cook County Clerk Defends Same-Sex Marriage Ban Lawsuit

Cook County Clerk David Orr's lawyers filed a brief in defense of a lawsuit attempting to overthrow the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

TUESDAY

Killed State Trooper Described as 'Second Father'

Hundreds of law enforcement from across the state and country came to Palos Heights to honor Illinois State Police Trooper James Sauter, who died Friday while on duty.

Law Enforcement Pays Tribute to Illinois State Trooper James Sauter (Gallery)

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from throughout Illinois, and from about 25 other states, gathered to honor Trooper Sauter, who died while on duty Friday morning.

Former Christian High School Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Students (Update)

Kenneth Martin, 34, of Chicago, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Authorities allege Martin, who is a former teacher at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights, had an inappropriate relationship with two of his students.

Southland Faces at the White Sox Home Opener 2013

Take a look at images from U.S. Cellular Field as the Chicago White Sox kicked off the 2013 season, and see if you recognize a neighbor or two.

WEDNESDAY

Prominent Southland Floral Wholesaler Dies

Jacob Van Namen of Vans Floral Products died in his Palos Park home at the age of 90.

Diversity Dinners: A Southland Tradition Continues

Celebrate the rich diversity throughout the south suburban community over a meal during this special event.

THURSDAY

Teen Charged With Murder in Palos Parents' Killings Can't Get Case Kicked

The lawyer for a teen charged with murder in connection with the brutal slaying of a friend's parents tried and failed to have the case dismissed.

D230 Candidates on Changing District Boundaries

Five of the eight candidates seeking a seat on the Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education share their thoughts on the district’s recent redistricting and its effects on students and schools.

FRIDAY

Body Pulled from Palos Heights Lake is Missing Crestwood Man (Update)

James Sylvester, 21, has been missing since last week. Rescue crews found him, along with a Honda Civic, in a Cook County forest preserve lake.

Many Palos Homeowners are Mortgage-Free

Crain's Chicago Business reports over half of Palos Heights homes are fully paid off. 38.2 percent of Palos Park and 36.2 percent of Palos Hills homeowners own their homes outright.

SATURDAY

Dr. Zack Zaibak, a Palos Heights resident, officially became a commissioned officer in the Navy during a ceremony Friday afternoon at Tinley Park Village Hall. Check out some of the images from the event.

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