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Week in Review: Relay Raises $72K, Man Charged with Sex Abuse, Village Announces TV Show
A look back at the headlines from July 11-17.
Monday, July 11
Lemont-Homer Glen chapter holds annual night-long fundraiser to benefit American Cancer Society.
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A segment on the downtown Lemont staple aired Sunday night on WGN.
Tuesday, July 12
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Shirley Kleehammer brings 13 years of experience in education to District 113A and a talent for connecting with students.
Illinois Senate Republican leader will seek another term to represent state's newly drawn 41st District.
Summer interns learn to navigate post-college life.
Wednesday, July 13
Greg A. Voegtlin, 43, accused of sexually abusing teen from 2003 to 2005.
Evan Ganzer, 14, is this week's Patch Whiz Kid.
LemontBride.com sponsored the village's first Wedding Walk.
Thursday, July 14
The downtown Lemont eatery closed its doors Saturday after two and a half years.
Arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made July 4-10. It does not indicate a conviction.
Beginning in August, the syndicated show "Built to Last" will follow the construction of a home in the Briarcliffe subdivision.
Days later, hundreds of crews still working to restore service.
Friday, July 15
The fire was reported around 4 a.m. Friday by a Lemont police officer.
Mom and two daughters with rare disorder get a helping paw from Toby.
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