Weekly-Wrap Up: Four Arrested in Recent Home Burglaries, Belmont Underpass Nears Completion

Monday, Sept. 10

Four Suspects Arrested in Connection with Home Burglaries in Downers Grove

Michael H. Peterson, 24, of Downers Grove; Michael A. Sauer, 24, of Worth; and Kamila Burczyc, 23, of Worth, were arrested Friday after reports of a residential burglary in the 5500 block of Lyman Avenue.

Former Secretary Sentenced to 10 Years for Stealing $516K from Downers Grove Law Firm

Mary Marra, 44, of Woodridge, was convicted of felony theft and continuing a financial crimes enterprise after embezzling more than $500,000 from her employer over four years.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

'Jeans and a Cute Top' Opens in Downtown Downers Grove

The women's clothing store opened quietly over the weekend at 5116 Main St.

Bummer Park: Tony Cesare

Striking a balance between compassion and enabling.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Belmont Underpass 95 Percent Complete: Village of Downers Grove

Belmont Road is expected to be open to four lanes of traffic by the end of September, according to village officials.

Woman Charged in Clarendon Hills Burglary Following Arrest in Downers Grove

Police said Kamila Burczyc, 23, and Michael A. Sauer, 24, both of Worth, broke into a Clarendon Hills home Aug. 30. They were arrested Friday in connection with a string of burglaries in Downers Grove.

Thursday, Sept. 13

12 District 99 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Downers Grove North and South high school students are among 16,000 nationwide will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship next spring.

Village Hosts Downers Grove Bike Tour

The village will host a group bicycle ride at 10 a.m. Saturday in order to collect feedback to update the Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan.

Friday, Sept. 14

District 58 Adopts 2012-13 Budget

The school board approved its operating budget Monday night, which includes a deficit of about $544,000.

Park District Museum's Garden Helps Supply Area Food Pantries

Master gardeners from the University of Illinois have donated hundreds of pounds of vegetables from the Downers Grove Park District Museum's heirloom garden.

Downers Grove North Senior Named National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

Kevin Brinkman was recognized as one of nearly 5,000 outstanding Hispanic/Latino students for the 2012-13 school year.

Real Estate: What $499,900 Buys You in Downers Grove

A look at homes for sale at different price points in Downers Grove.

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