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Durkin Becomes House Leader, LT Tops DGN: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the biggest Western Springs stories from the week of Sept. 23.
1. Western Springs' Jim Durkin Takes Over As House Republican Leader: Durkin takes over for Tom Cross of Oswego, who has held the position since 2003.
2. Football: Lyons Township Tops Downers North, 17-10: The Lions got their first West Suburban Silver win of the season behind a strong defensive performance.
3. Subway in Western Springs Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting: The new location is in the Garden Market Shopping Center.
4. Driver In Weekend Crash That Killed Hinsdale Man Charged: Bond is set at $750,000 for William Decero, who was charged with aggravated DUI after a car crash that killed Hinsdale resident Thomas Fitzsimons Sunday morning.
5. 2 Injured in Ogden Avenue T-Bone Accident: Western Springs crash reports, Sept. 16-22.
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