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Week in Review: Women Walk for Breast Cancer, Pocic Picks LSU, Lawmakers Debate Pension Reform
A look back at the headlines from May 28 - June 3.
Monday, May 28
Virtel, a 2002 graduate of Lemont High School, appeared on the popular game show Friday.
Seventh-and eighth-grade students from the Lemont-based science program will be featured on Fox Chicago News at 9:20 a.m. Monday.
Tuesday, May 29
Graduating seniors received their diplomas Friday during a ceremony in the school's gymnasium.
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Local veterans were joined by Congressman Dan Lipinski, Mayor Brian Reaves and Lemont police officers Monday as they paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
The rising senior offensive tackle verbally committed to the Louisiana State University on Tuesday, according to multiple news reports.
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The awards are granted to exceptional researchers beginning their careers.
Eleven Daisy Scouts from the Lemont Montessori School recently worked to beautify the grounds at Shady Oaks Camp in Homer Glen.
Wednesday, May 30
Under pressure from Illinois Republicans and Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he's dropping his proposal to shift teacher pension costs to local school districts.
The University of Illinois senior was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the Rimington, an award given annually to the nation's top center.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
Thursday, May 31
Shelley Taylor, Theresa Vasvery and Laura Fairclough will join thousands of walkers in Chicago on Saturday and Sunday to raise funds for breast cancer research, screening and support services.
The program's 9U, 10U and 11U teams took top trophies in tournaments over Memorial Day weekend.
Friday, June 1
Chief Kevin Shaughnessy, Mayor Brian Reaves and two local principals were exiled to the roof Friday as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser.
Longtime Lemont resident Norbert Lesnieski was on hand at a park district board meeting for the unveiling of a new plaque.
The department joined more than 500 Illinois law enforcement enforcement agencies for an aggressive national seat belt enforcement mobilization May 11-28.
Saturday, June 2
The girl had been found as of around 6 p.m. Saturday, according to police.
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