Five Things to Know Today: July 20

1. BHS Linebacker Recognized for Outstanding Season

From the Chicago Tribune: 

senior inside linebacker Antonio Morrison was named as a finalist for the high school version of the Butkus Award, awarded each season to the top prep linebacker in the country. Morrison was one of 51 nominees from across the country and the only representative from the Illinois.

2. Thirsty? Free Beer Tasting at Branmor's American Grill

Head on over to for a free beer tasting featuring Bell's Brewery, which is based in Kalamazoo, Mich.

The runs tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and will feature several different classic brews. 

All you have to do is register at the front desk. When you register, you will be given tickets redeemable for taster glasses of beer. Branmor's requests those interested to respond via Facebook or by phone at 630-226-9926.

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: Have you ever noticed gang activity in Bolingbrook?

Chime in below by leaving a comment!

Or, to participate in the poll and become a fan of Bolingbrook Patch via Facebook, click HERE. 

4. Yesterday's Headlines

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5. Rob Lowe Busy Playing Drew Peterson in Orange County, Calif.

From the Orange County Register:

Thought you saw Rob Lowe around Los Alamitos recently? Only he looked a little older than you thought he would be? Relax, you’re not hallucinating. The busy actor is shooting a Lifetime network movie in the Rossmoor neighborhood, with his hair dyed gray for the role.

“Untouchable” is the movie in which Lowe plays the real-life character of Drew Peterson, an Illinois police sergeant who allegedly killed his third wife, and who was suspected but not charged in the disappearance of his fourth.

The New York Daily News also has a new production photo, which can be viewed by clicking HERE.