Weekly Wrap-Up: Oct. 9-16

Need to catch up on your reading? No problem. Here's a look at some of this week's headlines from Romeoville Patch.

Monday

The sunny weather made for a perfect day for participants at against hunger.

Expect your ; the village is making good on plans to give residents a $20 tax rebate in the form of a discounted bill this month.

Tuesday

Friends continue to rally around , who is battling a terminal illness. A benefit was scheduled for Oct. 16 in Brandon's honor.

The keep racking up awards at area band competitions.

, calling for the congresswoman to support President Obama's jobs bill.

Wednesday

In a decision that shocked the mother of victim John Powell, a will county judge of reckless conduct and battery charges in the "party game" case.

In compliance with state law, Valley View has posted its on its website.

Thursday

Village officials and residents mourned the loss of three-term mayor and longtime teacher this week.

Friday

For the second time this week, members of liberal activist group MoveOn.org , this time targeting Congressman Adam Kinzinger.

Bad news for commuters: 50 cents.

The winners of this summer's awards were recognized during an Oct. 13 ceremony.