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Community Corner

That Was the Week That Was: Light Sentence for Man Who Killed Frankfort Teen, New Business Aids Mokena Charity

We look back at a week of religious conversion, political announcements, police impersonation, Tribes Alehouse opening a second location and the sentencing of a driver to six months for killing a teenager with his car.

MONDAY

Local Culver’s Owner Finds Solace in Religion

Justin Obriecht, who opened his first Culver's location in Tinley Park in 2001 and owns the Culver's in Frankfort, shared his conversion from atheism to Christianity during a talk at an Orland Park church.

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Holland to Announce Re-Election Bid

Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland announces he will seek a third term in April's election.

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TUESDAY

Fight Off Zombie Attacks at Odyssey Fun Farm This Halloween

Odyssey Fun Farm, Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch has added weekend night activities to the Halloween fun this year, including a Zombie Safari.

The restaurant, sports bar and entertainment complex held its grand opening in Orland Park, with a portion of proceeds going to Do It Stevie's Way, in honor of a committed student and athlete from Mokena who died from heart complications at 17.

WEDNESDAY

Driver Gets 6 Months in Jail for Crash That Killed L-W North Grad

Lukasz Marszalek, who was convicted of aggravated speeding in the 2011 accident that killed Julie Gorczynski, apologized in the courtroom before his punishment was handed down Tuesday.

Private Lie? Joliet Cops Say Phony Frankfort Detective Nabbed

A Frankfort man claiming to be working as a private detective for the City of Joliet was jailed by actual detectives working for the City of Joliet.

Tribes Alehouse Opening in Tinley Park

Popular Mokena craft beer pub is opening a second location next month in Tinley Park.

THURSDAY

Photo Gallery: Practice Makes Perfect for Firefighters

Frankfort firefighters were able to practice on a real building at the former Enrico's restaurant, which is slated to be torn down.

FRIDAY

2012 Ryder Cup: Frankfort artist has a passion for golf

Frankfort artist and part-time dentist Steve Lotus is the official painter for the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club.

Sex Offender Watch: What You Need to Know—and Where Not to Go—Before Trick-Or-Treating

Halloween is right around the corner, but do you know the rules Frankfort registered sex offenders are required to follow?

SATURDAY

Lincoln-Way North Homecoming Parade is Sunday

High school in Frankfort Square holds annual parade to kick off week of Homecoming activities and events.

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