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Hunter Himes, Bank Robbery, Backyard Chickens: January's Most-Read Stories
Patch recaps the top stories of the month of January, including the death of a Downers Grove teen, a South High alum on American Idol and—of course—the big decision on backyard chickens.
Here are the top 10 most-viewed stories posted on Downers Grove Patch last month:
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A Downers Grove teen who died Jan. 13 from injuries sustained during a 2012 bicycle accident in Darien.
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2. United Central Bank in Downers Grove Robbed by Masked Gunman
Police said a white man wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans robbed the bank at gunpoint around 11:09 a.m. on Jan. 3.
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3. 50 Shades of Downers Grove: Adult Boutique Opens on Ogden Avenue
Teresa's Boutique owner Teresa Lester says she hopes to attract women and couples with her selection of lingerie and adult novelties.
4. Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
New regulations that would have increased the number of eligible lots from 509 to 13,883 were called "too much, too soon" during the nearly four-hour standing committee meeting.
5. Father-Son Team Opens New Breakfast Restaurant in Downers Grove
The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. opened for business at 1224 Ogden Ave. in December.
6. American Idol Sends Downers Grove South Alum to Hollywood
Darien Native Mariah Pulice touched judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj with her beautiful voice and moving story.
7. Police: Woman Tried to Lure Young Boy Near Downers Grove Elementary School
Two young girls told police they saw a woman in a black SUV approach a boy while they were walking to school Jan. 23.
8. Omega Restaurant Owners Hope to Reopen this Winter
The popular Downers Grove eatery has been closed since mid-July after it lost water and electricity service, but it's now hiring servers and kitchen staff.
9. No Charges Expected Following Death of Downers Grove Teen
No criminal charges will be filed in the death of 15-year-old Hunter Himes, who died Jan. 13 from brain injuries sustained when his bicycle was hit by a car in Darien.
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The movie, based on the thriller novel by Michael Hornburg, is set to begin filming in Los Angeles this spring, Variety reports.
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