Remembering Hunter Himes, DGN Alum Heads to Presidential Inauguration: Weekly Wrap-Up

Monday, Jan. 14

Services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday for Himes, a Downers Grove teen who died Sunday from injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in Darien.

Terra Ihde gives an intimate look into how life has changed since her 14-year-old son, Hunter Himes, was critically injured in a February car accident. Hunter died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.

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.

Downers Grove Police Report String of Car Burglaries

Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 11.

Downers Grove Schools Raise Funds for Superstorm Sandy Relief

Several schools in Grade School District 58 recently held fundraisers to aid American Red Cross relief efforts.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Yashesh Desai, 22, was found not guilty of the August 2011 murder of his father by reason of insanity.

The ensemble will participate it the eighth annual Swing Central Jazz High School Jazz Band Competition and Workshop in Savannah, GA, in March.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

District 58 Education Foundation Awards More than $35K in School Grants

A “One School, One Book” reading program, iPads and a middle school initiative called "Rachel’s Challenge" were among the nearly two dozen grant requests funded by the foundation for 2012-13.

Thursday, Jan. 17

District 99 Board President Withdraws from Upcoming Election

Incumbent Board President Bill White announced Thursday that he has filed paperwork to formally remove his name from the April 9 consolidated election ballot.

Doors to Remain Locked in District 58 as Officials Consider Security Upgrades

A forum will be held with Downers Grove police and fire officials Feb. 6 to discuss extra security measures implemented after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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 Sunday from brain injuries sustained when his bicycle was hit by a car in Darien.

Real Estate Market Steady in Downers Grove: December 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.

Downers Grove South Boys Tennis Coach Named 'Coach of the Year'

Peter Freischlag will be recognized later this month by the Illinois High School Tennis Coaches Association.

Friday, Jan. 18

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.

Downers Grove Native to Participate in Presidential Inauguration

Technical Sgt. Kristin A. King, the principal clarinetist in the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, will march in the inaugural parade and play the first dance of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday.

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