Community Corner
Weekly-Wrap Up: Candidates File for Downers Grove School Boards, Cops Bust Alleged Thieves
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Dec. 24-30.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Seven File for District 99 School Board; Four in District 58
Five candidates—including incumbents Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman—submitted nomination petitions Wednesday, the final day to file for the April 9, 2013 consolidated election.
The presents have been unwrapped and all the celebrations are done; what now?
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Downers Grove Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teen: Court Watch
A look at some of the recent court hearings in the DuPage County court system.
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Thursday, Dec. 27
5 Men from New York Accused of Stealing $23K in Electronics from Fry’s: Police Blotter
The men face felony retail theft and burglary charges after stealing computer software, hard drives, cameras and GPS units from the Downers Grove Fry’s Electronics, police said.
From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.
A bill sponsored in 2012 by State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) will prohibit sex offenders from participating in holiday events involving children as of Jan. 1.
From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.
Sold! Local Home Sales: Dec. 27 Edition
A townhouse in Darien recently sold for $133,000.
Friday, Dec. 28
Downers Grove Football Players Featured in College Football Bowl Season
There are a lot of athletes from Chicago suburbs—and Patch towns—on some of the best teams in college football this season.
Downers Grove police reports, Dec. 19-21.
Saturday, Dec. 29
Sheriff: Beware of Lottery Scam
Victims in the south suburbs have been swindled out of tens of thousands of dollars.
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