Downers Grove Ranks Among Friendliest Towns in U.S., Schools Lock Doors: Weekly Wrap-Up

Monday, Dec. 17

Candidates File for Downers Grove School Boards

District 99 incumbents Deb Boyle and Bill White filed paperwork Monday morning, as did District 58 incumbents John B. Cooper Jr., Sallie Ann Lupescu and Roberta Diehl.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Downers Grove Schools Lock Doors in Wake of Newtown Shooting

Grade School District 58 implemented extra security measures Monday following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Officials Investigate Death of Fetus Found in Dumpster at Yorktown Mall

An investigation has been launched to try and determine the circumstances of the death of a fetus found recently in a dumpster, officials said.

Downers Grove Teen Charged in Hinsdale Home Burglary

The Downers Grove resident was found with a ring that was reported stolen during a timeframe in which she was was inside the Madison Street home.

The stores—slated to open in early 2013—will hold job fairs for potential employees beginning Dec. 27.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Downers Grove Housing Market Shows Largest Growth in DuPage County: November Home Sales

The 38 detached, single-family homes sold in Downers Grove during November 2012 represented a 137.5 percent increase over November 2011, the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors reports.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Downers Grove Named 8th Friendliest Town in America by Forbes Magazine

Community events, parks, highly-educated residents and a bustling downtown landed Downers Grove among the 15 friendliest places to live, according to Forbes.

Downers Grove South Student Crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA

Grayson Hodgkiss, 16, will compete next year in the Miss Teen USA pageant after winning the state title Dec. 2 in Chicago.

Worry and Fear Grips Schools and Parents in Wake of Newtown Shooting and Local Threats

Random and disturbing threats in the Chicago area followed the Newtown school killings, underscoring vulnerabilities and prompting discussions of gun control and guns for teachers.

Friday, Dec. 21

Police and District 99 officials notified parents Tuesday of rumored incident related to the Dec. 21 doomsday theories.

District 58 Board Gets First Glimpse of Potential Pierce Downer Addition

The school district is currently working with an architect to research and design a possible addition to the space-challenged elementary school.

UPDATE: Good Samaritan Replaces Nativity Figures Stolen from Downers Grove Church

A neighbor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ recently donated an entire nativity scene to the church after five figures were stolen from the previous set.

Gun Control: Where Does Your Congressman Stand?

Patch contacted 10 newly elected representatives to find out what they plan to do to help curb gun violence in our country in the wake of last week's mass killing in Newtown, CT. Those who actually wanted to discuss the issue say it's time for a change.

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