Weekly-Wrap Up: Chicken Coop Report Released, Deputy Chief Named

Monday, Jan. 7

Downers Grove Citizen Group Recognized for Walgreens Opposition

The Downers Grove Citizen Group of 63rd and Woodward was given the Citizen Initiative Award last month by the Citizen Advocacy Center.

Think the Cost of Everything is Going Up? Add Mailing Costs to the List

While it will only cost a penny more to mail a letter, shipping is a different story.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Unemployment Report: Jobless Rate Down in Downers Grove

With a fiscal cliff looming, the Department of Employment Security said last month that a solution was necessary to help improve jobless rates.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposed Chicken Coop Referendum

The council will move forward with a Jan. 22 standing committee meeting to discuss possible changes to the village's fowl ordinance.

Fiscal Cliff Delays Tax Filing Season Until at Least Jan. 30

The IRS had planned to open electronic filing on Jan. 22. Those with more complicated returns will have to wait until February or March.

Village of Downers Grove Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments

The village council heard a recap of last year's major awards and recognitions during its Dec. 18 meeting.

Thursday, Jan. 10

Downtown Downers Grove Businesses Host Indoor Sidewalk Sale

Several businesses are offering special deals and markdowns Thursday through Sunday, according to the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation.

Friday, Jan. 11

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.

Report on Backyard Chickens Sets Stage for Downers Grove Council Discussion

Proposed changes would increase the number of eligible lots from 509 to 13,883, according to a report published Thursday by the village of Downers Grove.

Police: Downers Grove Bank Robbery Suspect Still at Large

Police are still searching for a white man wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans, who allegedly robbed United Central Bank at gunpoint Jan. 3.

Downers Grove North Names Two Athletes to Hall of Fame

A ceremony will be held Feb. 2 to welcome North High's newest Hall of Fame inductees.

Seven to Be Inducted to Downers Grove South Athletic Hall of Fame

A ceremony will be held Feb. 7 to welcome South High's newest Hall of Fame inductees.

Saturday, Jan. 12

Downers Grove District 58 Plans Safety Forum in Wake of Newtown Tragedy

A meeting 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.

25-Year Veteran Named New Deputy Police Chief in Downers Grove

William Budds will replace former Deputy Chief James Black, who now serves at the Chief of Police in Crystal Lake.

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