Week In Review: Independence Teacher’s Sudden Passing and Half Marathon

SUNDAY

Running 'Boston Strong' in the First Midwest Half Marathon (Gallery)

About 2,000 runners trod over 13 miles on Route 83 Sunday morning for the annual First Midwest Half Marathon.

MONDAY

The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality

State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz has been a vocal advocate for changing Illinois marriage laws, and she sees change on the horizon. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

Orland Park Driver Tries to Flee Police: Blotter

Palos Heights police reports, April 24-25.

TUESDAY

Lawyers For Alleged Getaway Driver in Palos Double Murder Get Evidence

Lawyers for one of four charged with brutally murdering a Palos Township couple received files and photo disks.

South Suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

WEDNESDAY

UPDATED: Independence Teacher Donated Organs Before Dying

Maureen Oleskiewicz, 28, of Orland Park, was remembered Tuesday night at Incarnation Catholic Church.

Folks of Fire Chief Charged With Sex Attack Sick of Cops' House Calls

Round-the clock home confinement checks are wearing on the elderly parents of former Chicago Ridge Deputy Fire Chief Gary Swiercz, but won't be stopping any time soon.

THURSDAY

Newsweek High School Rankings Map: Stagg at No. 993

The magazine's 2013 report out this week recognizes several south suburb schools.

Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Illinois? Bill Passes Senate Committee

Now, only Governor Pat Quinn stands in the way of Illinois legalizing medical marijuana, and he already said he's open to the idea, according to the Chicago Tribune.

FRIDAY

Former Christian High School Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Crimes

A 34-year-old former Southwest Chicago Christian High School music teacher arrested in April pleaded not guilty to a nine-count indictment.

Abandoned Baby from Chicago Ridge Recycling Center to Receive Christian Burial

Preliminary findings from an autopsy on a baby boy found dead at a recycling center show the infant was less than seven days old and born premature. Police are continuing to investigate where the child came from.

Sandburg Student Turns Cancer Tragedy into Inspiration

Anastasia Scourtes lost her mother to cancer in March, and responded by raising over $4,200 for cancer research leading up to this weekend’s Relay for Life. She will be the keynote speaker Friday at Sandburg.