Week in Review: Death Ruled Homicide, Water Rates Climb and More

Patch recaps headlines from the week of Jan. 1-7.

Posted Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 4:48 pm CT|Updated Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 5:02 pm CT

Here are some important headlines from the first week of 2012:

Authorities told the Daily Herald Lionel Lane, 51, of Wheaton died of a gunshot wound to the face early Thursday.

Verizon Wireless gave the organization, which supports domestic violence victims, $10,000 to support its prevention efforts.

Rate increase of 30 percent reflects costs passed on by DuPage Water Commission.

Wheaton Council Monday agreed to contribute $7,500 to support Pace Bus Route 714.

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