Politics & Government

Pedophile Sting and School Budgets Topped Weekend News

Didn't check the news over the weekend? Here's what you missed.

Weekends are slow days across the Internet, as readers selfishly spend time with their friends, families and other loved ones rather than continually re-check their favorite sites.

But the news doesn't stop, so here are a few of the stories you might have missed over the last few days.

and Cook County sheriff's deputies arrested a Frankfort Township man for allegedly trying to arrange a meeting with a man willing to prostitute his 6-year-old daughter. When Brandon J. Bergthold, 25, of the 7700 block of North Ave., arrived at the New Lenox hotel, he instead met an undercover police officer who was part of the two-month sting operation.

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And on the other end of the spectrum of humanity, a story about neighbors who secretly arranged a fundraiser to get $38,000 for a young man's new motorized wheelchair.

Hundreds of parents and teachers turned out Saturday morning for a special meeting to discuss district finances, including possible cuts and fee hikes.

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Stagg 52, Lincoln-Way North 44. See our breakdown of the game, catch our quotables and watch video highlights.


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