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Photos: Winnetka Honors Olympic Gold Medalist with 'Conor Dwyer Day'
It's been a busy week for Winnetka native and Loyola Academy alum Conor Dwyer, who won a gold medal as part of the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay team swimming with Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Bernes in London.
Conor Dwyer was honored with a day named after him in Winnetka Saturday.
The proclaimed Aug. 25 as "Conor Dwyer Day" during an event held at Hubbards Wood Park.
On Friday, Dwyer visited his old high school in Wilmette, where he was honored with 's Ignatian Medal.
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