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Names in the News: Resident Plans Memorial for Students Who Died Young

New Lenox resident Kim Phillips was recognized this week as The Huffington Post's "Greatest Person of the Day."

Kim Phillips, a 2009 graduate, saw what was happening around her. The news spread on Facebook or by word of mouth. One classmate of hers died. Then another. Soon the number of young students from New Lenox passing away before 25 was growing frequently, and Phillips wanted to do something about it.

She organized a memorial that will take place this June at the New Lenox Village Commons, and for that inspiring and unifying act she was recognized this week as The Huffington Post's " Greatest Person of the Day." 

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