Community Corner
LT Fans Wearing Purple for Kelli O'Laughlin Friday
The Lyons Township football team plays Proviso West at 7:30 p.m. Friday night in its regular-season finale.
A call to the Lyons Township community is asking that the crowd at Friday's Lions football regular-season finale wear purple to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Kelli O'Laughlin's death.
"The last regular season game @ Lyons Township on Friday, October 25th is PURPLE OUT in honor of Kelli Joy O'Laughlin," a Facebook post by Brenda O'Laughlin reads.
Friday night's 7:30 p.m. game against Proviso West, which is senior night for the Lions, is a must-win if LT hopes to make the playoffs.
"Everyone come out to support the football team, our SENIORS & pay tribute to KELLI and her wonderful spirit," Brenda O'Laughlin's post reads. "We're fighting for a win, we're fighting for Joy."
Sunday, Oct. 27, marks the two-year anniversary of O'Laughlin's murder. The 14-year-old Indian Head park resident was a Lyons Township student.
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