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Week in Review: Guinness World Record, Extracurricular Fees, Expensive Real Estate

A look back at the headlines from June 13-19.

Monday, June 13

Whether you're looking for a ride on the Zipper or a deep-fried funnel cake, here's a list that can help meet your summertime needs.

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Agreement marks second time this year District 210 has approved short-term investment.

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Motorcyclists enjoyed a barbecue, bike show, live music and a 60-mile ride during the Sunday event.

Tuesday, June 14

Students to be charged participation fees for athletics, extracurricular activities.

More than 50 kids packed the indoor pool at the CORE Fitness and Aquatic Center for the record-setting event.

Mayor's Drive for Charity raised nearly $26,000 in April.

Wednesday, June 15

The average four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Lemont sells for $458,876, a new report from Coldwell Banker shows.

The department ticketed 220 motorists for not wearing their seat belts during last month's enforcement mobilization.

The girls recently won two tournament championships.

Thursday, June 16

The District 113A Board of Education took action on several personnel-related items during special meeting Tuesday night.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made June 6-12. It does not indicate a conviction.

The District 210 Board of Education approved purchase of $5 million in tax anticipation warrants Monday from 113A.

Special events begin with "SMidsummer Knight's Read."

Friday, June 17

Every week, Patch troubadour Kevin Trudo will sing us a song based on the past seven days of headlines. This week, he gets a little scary.

Turnabout by a landslide, according to our Facebook poll.

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