Weekly-Wrap Up: Downers Grove High Schools Rank Among Best in Area, Cocomero Opens

Monday, Nov. 5

How Did Downers Grove Schools Do on the State Standardized Tests?

Patch put together a searchable database of the percent of students who met or exceeded requirements on Illinois' standardized tests, the ISAT and PSAE. Use it to search for your school or district.

District 99 Boasts 23 National Merit Commended Students

Students were recognized last month in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Inside the $1.2 Million Home on Oakwood Avenue

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

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Chicago Bears Defensive End Corey Wootton Visits Downers Grove North

PHOTOS: Wootton, 25, stopped by North High School with his agent Monday to visit with students in sports and entertainment marketing classes.

The Race for President: How Illinois Voted

What will 2012 ballots in northern Illinois show about President Obama's support at home?

The results are in. Find out who won the races for county, state and congressional seats and other elections in Darien, Downers Grove and Woodridge.

Illinois Tollway Streamlines Process to Contest Violations

Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

DuPage County voters elected eight newcomers to the county board, along with the the first Democratic forest preserve commissioner in a decade.

Elmhurst Residents Will Be Saying Good-Bye to Their Mayor

Pete DiCianni, Sean Noonan and Liz Chaplin elected to DuPage District 2.

Thursday, Nov. 8

'Cocomero' Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens in Downtown Downers Grove

The long-awaited downtown shop opened quietly Wednesday at 5150 Main St.

Both District 99 schools were recognized by the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times for their performance on the Prairie State Achievement Exam.

Registration Now Open for 9th Annual Bonfield Express 5K

The race will take place Thanksgiving morning in Downers Grove.

Friday, Nov. 9

Downers Grove Business Owners Remain Hopeful about Economy Following Obama's Re-Election

As President Obama takes on another term of controlling the U.S. economy, Downers Grove business owners said they are cautiously optimistic about the future.

Flavorchem Dedicates New $8.5M Production Facility in Downers Grove

Flavorchem, 1528 Brook Drive, creates flavors, colors and fragrances used in the food and beverage industries.

Saturday, Nov. 10

7A Football: Late-Game Heroics Push Benet Past Downers Grove North

Benet Academy 26, Downers Grove North 24: Up 20-7 at halftime, Benet withstood Downers Grove North's comeback effort and knocked off the Trojans with a final-play touchdown pass Saturday that propelled the Redwings into the Class 6A semifinals.

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