LT Gun Scare, $1.5M Theft Charge, Mariano's Coming: Year in Review

Assigned as Western Springs Patch's editor in late August, I've already seen a few pretty major stories play out. During my short time in town, there has been a gunshot scare at LT, a pair of two-burglary days in town, and a new Mariano's announced. 

Below I've listed the top three stories of each month I've been editor of Western Springs Patch, according to reader metrics. 

AUGUST 2013

1. Robert Healy Charged with $1.5 M Theft from Lyons Township Treasurer's Office
2. Most Expensive Sale Recorded in Western Springs History
3. Vie Owner Virant to Open New Hinsdale Restaurant

SEPTEMBER 2013

1. Driver In Weekend Crash That Killed Hinsdale Man Charged
2. Police: Unruly Walgreens Customer Cited For Disorderly Conduct
3. LT Principal David Franson Leaving After 10 Years

OCTOBER 2013

1. Defendent in Kelli O'Laughlin Murder Case Changes Mind Again
2. 2 Western Springs Burglaries Reported Wednesday
3. 'Nothing to Substantiate' Report of Gunshots at LT

NOVEMBER 2013

1. Woman Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Spreading Debris on Neighbor's Property
2. Woman With Prostitution-Related Warrant Arrested
3. 2 Western Springs Burglaries Reported on Same Day

DECEMBER 2013

1. Mariano's to Replace Dominick's in Western Springs
2. Hinsdale Woman Charged With DUI in Western Springs
3. Steve Dahl Excited About Western Springs Mariano's

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Editor's note: December's top three are according to numbers taken on Dec. 30.