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2 Burglaries in 1 Day, O'Laughlin Defendant Changes Lawyers Again: Week in Review

Patch looks back at five of the biggest Western Springs stories from the week of Oct. 21.

1. 2 Western Springs Burglaries Reported Wednesday: Forced entry was made to both homes some time in the late afternoon or evening, according to the Western Springs Police Department.

2. Defendant in Kelli O'Laughlin Murder Case Changes Mind Again: Kelli O'Laughlin's mom reacted to John L. Wilson's latest lawyer change on Facebook Friday.

3. LT's Community-Wide Katy Perry Lip Dub Shoot is This Weekend: LT organizes community-wide Katy Perry lip dub to submit to Good Morning America's "Roar With Katy Perry" contest has been shared on YouTube. Schools across the nation submitted two-minute videos to Perry's song, "Roar."

4. LT Fans Wearing Purple for Kelli O'Laughlin Friday: The Lyons Township football team plays Proviso West at 7:30 p.m. Friday night in its regular-season finale.

5. Boys Golf: 2 LT Golfers Finish Among Top 20 at State: Dan Hudson and Jon Hudson were the only Lions to compete at the 3A state tournament Friday and Saturday in Bloomington.

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