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Local Hero Who Stared Down Nazis Tops Weeks News

Property tax increase, Carly Rousso case, Highwood gambling and new Deerfield restaurant also make list.

When Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan decided to auction his Highland Park home, it was big news but it paled in comparison when the City learned about Nathan Firestone, “a hero among us,” and what he did in World War II.

Firestone’s story was by far the most popular story on Patch this week as people from around the country learned more about what he did. Take a look at the top articles from the past week.

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