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Week in Review: The Stanley Cup Cometh and Metra Issues
In the past week, you may have missed stories about running for the Special Olympics, possible negotiations in a DUI death case, stolen weed, a back-to-school health fair and more in the Palos area and nearby.
News
Lord Stanley’s Cup Coming To Palos Heights ChurchA second showing of the Stanley Cup has been added in Crestwood, along with an appearance at 115 Bourbon Street on July 24.
Ex-Metra CEO: Attempts to Apply Political Pressure were Moral and Character Flaws (Live Blog Replay)
Alex Clifford spoke publicly for the first time about his departure, and made several accusations of wrongdoing, especially by Metra board members Brad O’Halloran and Larry Huggins. Read our live blog replay of the meeting.
Palos Heights and Palos Park Police Run for Special Olympics
For the past 15 years, members of the two departments have run in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to raise money for the effort.
Negotiations Possible in Justice Man’s Palos Deadly DUI Case
A justice man facing felony charges in connection with a March 2012 deadly drunken crash was set to return to court next month.
Argument Over Stolen Weed Draws Police Attention
An 18-year-old Hickory Hills woman smelled like marijuana and booze when police were called to Taos Drive on July 9, according to a report.
Shooter in Alleged Car-to-Car Gunfight Indicted by Grand…
Steve Weddaborn, 34, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on July 12, police said. He told police he exchanged bullets with another car full of people in June.
Blogs
Back to School Health Fair on Aug. 9 at Richards High School
Numerous medical facilities and government agencies will join District 218 on Friday, August 9 in hosting a Back to School Health Fair at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
Palos Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality®
Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions.
Rep. Franks: Maybe Metra's Clifford broke law?
In a Reboot Illinois interview with Madeleine Doubek, Franks suggests ex CEO Alex Clifford had a duty to report to authorities the political pressure he alleges he was under to give out raises and jobs to cronies.
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