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Week in Review: Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed, Reality Star Buried and More

Before you week begins, see what big headlines you missed.

MONDAY, AUG. 20

The search for a Chicago man wanted for the July 26 robbery of a Hickory Hills bank ended at a bus station in Ohio.

A former Carl Sandburg High School coach from unincorporated Hinsdale pleaded guilty last week to criminal sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female. 

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Funeral arrangements were set for “Real World” star and Evergreen Park native Joey Kovar.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 21

The body of a male was pulled Maple Lake in the Cook County Forest Preserve Tuesday morning.

The District 218 school board approved a new, four-year teachers' contract last week.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22

Palos Heights' Building Commissioner was terminated after meeting with the Mayor.

See the Palos Hills police reports from Aug. 14–18.

Attorneys for two men awaiting trial on hate crime and robbery charges asked a Cook County judge Tuesday.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 23

A grieving family is left with more questions than answers about missing loved one, specifically why he would uncharacteristically leave the house in the late evening and go to a forest preserve.

The funeral service for Evergreen Park native and reality TV star Joey Kovar was held at First Church of God in Oak Lawn on Thursday.

FRIDAY, AUG. 24

See Palos Heights police reports for Aug. 13-16.

Vince Kelly's passion and fascination for all things aquatic began early.

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