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Week In Review: Half Marathon and Honoring Kevin Sanders

In the past week, you may have missed stories about a Providence grad going pro, a tragic find at a recycling plant, teens doing awesome things, goodbye to Tony's Beef, a Stagg actor makes finalist for an award, senior prom and others in Palos and nearb

SUNDAY

Memorial Planned for Former Palos Hills Man Killed in Texas Plant Explosion

Palos native Kevin Sanders spent five years working with the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency. A memorial in his honor will be held in Plainfield on Tuesday.

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Stagg Danced the Night Away at 2013 Senior Prom (Gallery)

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School students celebrated their senior prom Friday in Chicago.

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MONDAY

Stagg Actor Finalist in Illinois High School Musical Awards

The Palos Park native is one of 24 state finalists competing for a chance to go to New York for the National High School Musical Theater Awards.

New Frozen Yogurt Bar Opens in Orland Park

A well-liked Italian beef shop closes in Palos Park, a new tobacco store opens in Orland Park and a new haircut-for-men salon is looking for employees.

A Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat

Modie Lavin's journey through life changed when her son was killed in Afghanistan. She now runs a memorial fund and works with veterans in Chicago. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

TUESDAY

Half Marathon Co-Director: ‘The Race Will Go On’

With about a week to go before the 2013 First Midwest Half Marathon, organizers encourage interested people to register to run, volunteer or simply come out and enjoy the day.

Providence Grad Goes Pro with Miami Dolphins

Football standout, Patrick Ward, a 2009 graduate of Providence Catholic High School signed on to play with the Miami Dolphins.

WEDNESDAY

Procession Honoring Fallen Texas Plant Responder Passes Through Palos

The Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday for 33-year-old Kevin Sanders, a Palos Hills native and former Plainfield resident who was killed in the West, Texas plant explosion.

Autopsy Set for Baby Boy Found Dead in Recycling Center

Employees of Resource Management Company in Chicago Ridge discovered the child wrapped in a towel inside a discarded cooler Wednesday morning. Investigators have narrowed down the sources of the trash to two communities.

THURSDAY

Online Outpouring of Love for 'Superman' Kevin Sanders

A look at coverage of services honoring Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department member Kevin Sanders, and what people are saying online about the fallen hero.

FRIDAY

Images of Teens Giving Back Across the Southland

Teenagers created and carried out charitable efforts in Orland Park, Palos Hills, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox on Saturday for Global Youth Service Day.

Shepard Youth Football Camp Will be Held Sunday (Video)

For the fifth year, Shepard High School will hold their camp for interested athletes at all levels. Watch video taken from last year's camp.

SATURDAY

Teen Pushes Limits to Run First Midwest Half Marathon for Boston

Annalyn Parks, 13, trained to run eight miles of the First Midwest Half Marathon on Sunday, but after the Boston Marathon attack, she decided to run the full race.

Illinois Pension Reform: How Did Your Representative Vote?

The Illinois House Thursday approved a controversial plan to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension debt.

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