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Man Struck by Car Near Cog Hill, CITGO Fined for Clean Air Violations: Week in Review

Also this week: Patch editor faces jail time for protecting source and District 113A approves $20.6 million operating budget.

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Palos Hills Man Struck by Car Near Cog Hill Golf Club

The 35-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.

CITGO Fined for Clean Air Act Violations at Lemont Refinery

CITGO Petroleum Corp. has agreed to pay $737,000 in fines and take steps to reduce pollution to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at its refineries in Lemont and Lake Charles, LA.

District 113A Approves $20.6 Million Operating Budget for 2013-14

Budget includes a 14 percent increase in expenditures over fiscal year 2013 due to bond payments and costs related to the newly implemented strategic plan.

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Let Sleeping Cats Lie—Man Wants to Drop Cat Attack Lawsuit

A man claiming he suffered "severe and permanent injuries" while taking care of a woman's cat now wants to drop his lawsuit.

Aggravated Assault, Crown Royal Theft: Police Blotter

Lemont police reports, Sept. 10-15

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Patch Editor Faces $300-A-Day Fines and Jail Time for Protecting Source

Patch Media immediately appeals judge's ruling.

Sale Prices for Homes Rising More in Towns Served by Metra

Heritage Corridor Line, which passes through Lemont, saw the lowest increase in sales activity—just 16 percent over 2012.


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