Weekly-Wrap Up: Dermatologist Charged with Medicare Fraud, Village Announces Heroin Forum

Monday, Oct. 1

Downers Grove Commissioner Calls for Public Discussion of 'Homeless Issue'

Commissioner Bill Waldack called on the village and other public agencies to address ongoing issues with public drinking and "street people" during the Sept. 18 village council meeting.

Family of Injured Downers Grove Boy Petitions Governor for Stiffer Distracted Driving Penalties

An accident in Darien this February left 14-year-old Hunter Himes severely disabled after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle home from a friend's house.

Inside the $1.69 Million Home on Banchory Court

Every week Downers Grove Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in town.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Downers Grove Police to Hold Public Forum on Heroin Abuse

The department will hold a community panel discussion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25 to address the growing problem of heroin addiction in Downers Grove.

The voluntary recall of salmonella-contaminated peanut and almond butter now includes more than 70 products.

Downers Grove North Dance Team Joins Breast Cancer Fight at Komen Race for the Cure

The Athenas dance team participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Yorktown Mall in Lombard.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

District 58 Education Foundation Hosts 10th Anniversary Open House

The foundation will hold an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at Herrick Middle School, 4435 Middaugh Ave.

South High Student Named 'Outstanding Participant' in National Achievement Scholarship Program

Senior Christian S. Siki is among 3,100 students in the National Achievement Scholarship Program who are being referred to U.S. colleges and universities.

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear GOP Redistricting Challenge; Republicans React

Calling new state map unconstitutional, Illinois Republicans said Democrats redrew boundaries to benefit their party.

Thursday, Oct. 4

FBI: Downers Grove Dermatologist Charged in Nationwide Medicare Fraud Takedown

Dr. Robert Kolbusz of the Center for Dermatology and Skin Cancer is accused of defrauding Medicare and private health insurance companies by submitting false claims for hundreds of patients.

The Downers Grove Police Department will hold a community panel discussion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25 to address the growing problem of heroin addiction in the village.

El Sierra sixth-grade teachers Patricia Incrocci and Lindsay Shea traveled to Capitol Hill last month to support the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

Friday, Oct. 5

Check out our guide of pumpkin patches in and around Downers Grove this fall.

For $300,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Downers Grove, the second one in Darien.

Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in DuPage County

From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in DuPage County.

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