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2 Burglaries Reported on Same Day, Former LT Kicker Up for National Award: Week in Review

Patch looks back at five of the biggest Western Springs stories from the week of Nov. 18.

1.Β 2 Western Springs Burglaries Reported on Same Day:Β One of the incidents was a break-in that took place while no one was home, and the other was a ruse-entry burglary that targeted an elderly resident.

2.Β Memphis Kicker, LT Grad Jake Elliott Up for National Award:Β Elliott set a University of Memphis record with a 56-yard field goal Saturday against South Florida.

3.Β Paul Virant of Vie Nominated for 'Chef of the Year' Award:Β Virant and his pastry chef are both up for 2013 Jean Banchet awards this winter.

4.Β Little Monkey Bizness Closing Friday:Β The amusement center in Western Springs has been in business since 2009.

5.Β LT Hopes to Name New Principal Next Month:Β Lyons Township High School board members could name a new principal at the Dec. 16 board meeting to replace David Franson, who is leaving in 2014 after 10 years in the position.

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