Downers Grove Pet Shop Linked to Puppy Mills, 75th Street Construction Nears End: Weekly Wrap-Up

Monday, Dec. 10

Murderer: Stateville Squeezing Inmates at Prison Store

A convicted murderer has petitioned the Will County court with a complaint about Stateville charging too much for commissary.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Court Strikes Down Illinois' Concealed-Carry Ban

An appeals court has decided Illinois' ban on carrying a weapon in public is unconstitutional.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Humane Society: Happiness Is Pets in Downers Grove Linked to Puppy Mills

A dozen Chicago-area pet stores were listed in an undercover investigation released Tuseday by the Puppy Mill Campaign for the Humane Society of the United States.

12/12/12: Downers Grove Friends Celebrate Once-in-a-Lifetime Birthday

Holly Tlusty and Kevin Gammonley had a midnight celebration with friends Wednesday to celebrate the special day.

Downers Grove Plans Standing Committee Meeting to Tackle Chicken Coop Regulations

Village Manager Dave Fieldman said fowl regulations will be discussed Jan. 21 during a standing committee of the village council.

Reginald M. Striblin, 28, of the 2200 block of Prentiss Drive, was charged with aggravated robbery after holding up a Mobil gas station on 63rd Street on Dec. 7, police said.

Elmhurst College Running Back Wins Gagliardi Trophy

Downers Grove South alum Scottie Williams re-wrote Elmhurst College's record book in 2012, achieved academic success in the classroom and volunteered on projects that changed lives.

Thursday, Dec. 13

Construction on 75th Street Will End This Week

Business owners say sales were down between 30 and 50 percent during construction. They're hoping customers will return now that the project is near over.

Friday, Dec. 14

Newtown School Shootings: Downers Grove Districts React

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and Community High School District 99 released brief statements on school safety protocol following Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Downers Grove Council OKs Increases to Commuter Parking Fees

Residents could pay $10 to $15 more at Metra lots, while non-residents could see increases upward of $20 for quarterly parking passes.

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Downers Grove

The number of flu cases reported in the Chicago area is higher now than it was at this point in 2011. Here's where to get an influenza vaccine in Downers Grove, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

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