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Bassaly Pleads Not Guilty to Murder, D86 Board Talks 'Conflict of Interest': Week in Review

Patch looks back at five of the biggest Burr Ridge stories from the week of Sept. 9.

1. Son Pleads Not Guilty to Mom's Murder in Burr Ridge: Michael Zaky Bassaly was arraigned during a short hearing Friday morning in Wheaton.

2. D86's Corcoran: Gallo Has 'Inherent Conflict of Interest' After Campaign Donation: A donation to Gallo's slate by Perkins + Will, District 86's architect, should lead to her recusing herself from any action related to the firm, Corcoran said Monday night.

3. D86 Board Wants to Pick New Superintendent By Jan. 1: Search firms interested in helping the District 86 Board of Education find Nicholas Wahl's permanent replacement will be interviewed at an upcoming meeting.

4. Accused Murderer: Cameras in Court Could Get Family 'Killed': Michael Zaky Bassaly's attorney said his client fears Coptic Christian family members in Egypt could be in danger if photographs and video are taken in Judge Daniel Guerin's DuPage County courtroom.

5. Fuller's Tap Opening Pushed Back: Doug Fuller told the Hinsdale Plan Commission Wednesday night that he hopes the downtown Hinsdale sports bar will be ready in December or January.

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