Weekly-Wrap Up: Downers Grove Settles Jail Fee Lawsuit, Phelps Meets Jordan at Tivoli

Monday, Sept. 24

Trader Joe's Recalls Peanut Butter Over Salmonella Concerns

The company announced Friday that it will take one house brand off shelves and offer refunds. The CDC reports 29 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney from 18 states, possibly linked to the peanut butter.

Village officials hosted a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss steps ComEd has taken to improve the reliability of electrical service in Downers Grove.

Inside the $1.19 Million Home on Fairmount Avenue

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

Tuesday, Sept. 25

The Olympic swimmer had a surprise meeting with the Chicago Bulls legend Monday during a taping of the Golf Channel's "Feherty Live" at the Tivoli Theater, according to reports.

House Hunters: Tony Cesare

Deciding whether to "Love It" or "List It" in the Grove.

Plus: Westmont retail shop "My Favorite Things" moves into town • Panera to open drive-thru on Ogden Avenue.

$21K Worth of Medical Devices Stolen from Good Sam: Police Blotter

Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 8-19.

How to Register to Vote in Downers Grove

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Downers Grove Agrees to Preliminary $73K Settlement in Suit Challenging $30 Jail Fee

Nearly 1,000 people arrested between May 18, 2009, and May 18, 2011, are eligible to receive $15 as part of a class action settlement with the village.

The first homecoming social for Downers Grove South will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Moose Lodge. Food and beverages will be served during a live broadcast of the school's football game.

Downers Grove Praised for Stormwater Improvements at 2nd and Cumnor

The village has been named the winner of the 2012 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award by the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Thursday, Sept. 27

Sex Offender Watch: A Map of Homes to Keep on Your Radar this Halloween

There are 18 registered sex offenders listed as living in Downers Grove, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. See what else we discovered about them.

Downers Grove Park District Creates Closer Parking Spaces for Eco-Friendly Cars

The park district recently set aside five parking spaces at five different locations for energy-efficient vehicles.

Fourth West Nile Death Confirmed in DuPage County

The number of residents who have contracted West Nile virus has increased to 28, according to the DuPage County Health Department.

Friday, Sept. 28

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes as Michael Phelps Meets Michael Jordan in Downers Grove

The Golf Channel provides a backstage look at Phelps' big surprise while filming "Feherty Live" at the Tivoli Theater.

Downers Grove Park District Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of McCollum Park

Improvements made this summer include new ball field backstops and fencing, spectator seating, a restroom-concession building, picnic pavilion, sports field lighting, sports field irrigation and expansion to the south parking lot.

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