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Week in Review: Superintendent Search Begins in 113A, LHS Prepares for 'British Invasion'

A look back at the headlines from Nov. 6-12.

Monday, Nov. 7

State GOP Chairman Pat Brady "pleased with turnout" that netted more than 3,600 votes.

The district was one of only 172 out of 868 to make adequate yearly progress in 2011.

Dr. Edward Abromaitis' building houses an eclectic collection of furniture, artwork.

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Tuesday, Nov. 8

The cost to use a professional service could cost anywhere from $5,000 to $22,000, according to representative from three separate organizations.

The Liverpool Legends, a quartet hand-picked by George Harrison's sister Louise, will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Performing Arts Center.

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U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, Congresswoman Judy Biggert, and Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno were among the many elected officials who visited the Lemont Township Community Center on Saturday.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

The seniors signed National Letters of Intent during a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

Parishes will begin using revised Roman Missal Nov. 27.

The team recently served up a delicious meal at the Ronald McDonald House in Lincoln Park with the help of "Next Food Network Star" celebrity chef Paul Young.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Louise Harrison's "Keeping Music Alive" program brings the Fab Four to life at schools across the country. The Liverpool Legends will perform at Lemont High School at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Oct. 21 - Nov. 6. It does not indicate a conviction.

Lemont's resident "Eco-Mom," BJ Marshall, recently traveled to Boston, where she and her family stayed at the environmentally-friendly Lenox Hotel.

Friday, Nov. 11

Lemont police and firefighters joined the VFW Honor 22 Post 5819 as they honored our nation's veterans Friday morning.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Lemont 29, Hubbard 0: Lemont's defense put on a clinic against the Greyhounds, holding them to -23 total yards on offense in dominating win.

Public Relations Chair Taylor Campos updates Patch readers on what the latest from the National Junior Honor Society.

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