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Mom Murdered in Burr Ridge, O'Laughlin Case Continues: Week in Review

Patch looks back at five of the biggest Burr Ridge stories from the week of Aug. 26.

1. Man Accused of Murdering Mom Faces Dept. of Homeland Security Investigation: Michael Bassaly of Downers Grove is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother. He told a 911 dispatcher that he shot her in the head, according to prosecutors.

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2. Wilson Agrees to Public Defender in Kelli O'Laughlin Murder Case: Charged with the 2011 murder of 14-year-old Kelli O'Laughlin, John Wilson decides to work with a public defender after trying to represent himself in his first-degree murder case.

3. DuPage-Cook Heroin Bust Nets 31 Arrests: Drug trafficking charges were filed Wednesday following a six-month investigation in DuPage and Cook counties, authorities said.

4. Accountant Who Stole $290K from Employer Sentenced, Stanley Cup Visits Pediatric Ward: Facebook Finds: Patch has a few Facebook posts residents of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge might be interested in.

5. Jim Durkin Elected Illinois House Republican Leader: Durkin (R-Western Springs) was elected Thursday to replace outgoing House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).

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