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Week in Headlines: Cell-phone-store robber convicted / Big pot haul / Gun brought to high school / Hinsdale man accused in fatal hit and run

Addison Man Sentenced to 52 Years for Wife's Stabbing Murder
The man pleaded guilty to killing his wife and seriously injuring his step son in 2013.
Hate Crime Suspected in Savage Beating of Naperville Resident at Iowa University
The 19-year-old man suffered a damaged eye socket, had his front teeth knocked out and needed nearly a dozen stitches to his lip.
Wheaton Boy, 6, Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car
The crash happened in the 1200 block of Taft Street in Wheaton on Wednesday afternoon.
Burpee World Record Broken by Elmhurst Gym Owner
Nick Janowitz did 10,160 burpees Monday, unofficially breaking the world record for most burpees done in 24 hours.
Leader of Armed Robbery Crew Targeting Cell Phone Stores Convicted in Jury Trial: Feds
Crew believed responsible for violent takeover robberies at cell phone stores in Addison, Woodridge and other Chicago suburbs, feds say.
Naperville Teen Faces Felony Charges for Bringing Gun to Metea Valley High School
The 17-year-old is in custody on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon
Hinsdale Man Charged in Deadly Hit and Run Crash
Witnesses say the driver turned off his headlights and fled the scene of the crash. He was found walking the area, cops said.
Hinsdale Central Grad Jack Allen Signs with New Orleans Saints
Allen was an undrafted free agent following the NFL Draft in Chicago.
Nonprofit Owner Accused of Lying about Court-Ordered Service Hours
The accused man runs a Downers Grove organization to honor deceased military members.
500 Pounds of Pot Found Inside Naperville Building
Police say the weed belonged to a 28-year-old Chicago man who intended to leave the country within the week.
Residents Invited to Give Input on Naperville's Future
Topics that will be discussed include expanding access to high quality jobs, improving housing choices and managing flooding.
Serial Foot Fondler Strikes Again at Local Library: Prosecutors
The 44-year-old man has a history of touching feet that stretches back to 1996.
Kay Gallo to Continue as President of Hinsdale D86 School Board
Jennifer Planson was also re-elected vice president.
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- Music Executive Fred W. Gretsch to Receive Honorary Degree
- Sandburg Teams Earn Trophies at State 4-H Robotics Event
- Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company Elects New Fire Chief
- "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" Opens at Wheaton Drama
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