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Week in Review: Help with Police Chief Search and L-Way Principal Resigns

In the past week, you may have missed stories about searching for the "crocodile" drug, Alfie's moving, a Mokena scout honored, mystery jerky, a wrongful death settlement and more in Mokena and nearby.

News

Mokena Aims to Have New Top Cop on by Jan. 2014
The Mokena Village Board of Trustees voted in September to take on a consultant to help find a new police chief.

Lincoln-Way Central Assistant Principal Resigns After Domestic Battery Arrest
The Lincoln-Way school board accepted Assistant Principal Thomas Denny's resignation during its meeting Thursday night.

Crocodile Hunters Can't Find Frightening Flesh-Eating Drug
Despite wide-ranging undercover investigations, drug agents have yet to find any sign of crocodile in the Chicago area and beyond.

Alfie’s Poochie Playlot Moving to Bigger Location
The Mokena dog care business will be expanding into a larger space just south of its current location.

$150K Settlement From Insurance Co. in Hickory Nightmare Wrongful Death Case
The mother of a man slain on Hickory Street will collect $150,000 from an insurance company but is still going after her son's alleged killers.

Mokena Scout Honored by Frankfort Township for Eagle Project
Twenty-year-old Jordan Brooks, who is legally blind, worked to collect eye glasses for people in need for his project.

600 Pets Dead; FDA Investigating Jerky Treat Mystery
Tests have failed to uncover the source of the illness — now, the FDA is asking vets and pet owners for help.

Summit Hill School District on the Run
Summit Hill School District 161 held its fourth annual run/walk.

Lincoln-Ways West & Central Butt Meatheads in Burger Battle
The music departments from the two schools are vying to build the best burger.

Money-For-Nothing: Illinois Legislature Adjourns With Work Undone
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.

Blogs

The Use of Restraints in Medical Facilities: A Debated Topic

Upcoming Programs at The Bridge Teen Center

Boys & Girls Basketball Camp - Thanksgiving 2-Day Shooting Camp

Halloween Party!

Rhino Basketball - One Spot Open on 6th Grade Team!

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