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Weekly-Wrap Up: Lawmakers Talk Pension Reform, Good Sam Among Best Hospitals
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Feb. 25 - March 3.
Monday, Feb. 25
Legislators Turn Their Attention to DuPage Forest District as a Way to Save Taxpayers Money
State Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) wants to disband the Forest Commission, while Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Elmhurst) wants to get rid of commissioners' pay.
VIDEO: 'Harlem Shake' Craze Hits Downers Grove South
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Downers Grove South High School joined the latest online dance craze during an all-school spirit assembly Friday.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Tuesday Snowstorm Cancels District 99 Candidate Forum
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The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle has tentatively rescheduled the forum for March 14.
Election 2013: District 99 Board of Education
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Community High School District 99 Board of Education in Downers Grove.
Advocate Good Samaritan Ranks Among Top 100 Hospitals in America
The Downers Grove hospital made the list for the fourth time, and was honored with the Everest Award for long-term improvement.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Lawmakers Talk Pension Reform at District 58 Legislative Breakfast
Congressman Bill Foster (D-11th) and State Reps. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) and Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) fielded a series of questions Friday from the District 58 Legislative Committee.
Sequester 2013: How Will U.S. Budget Cuts Affect Illinois?
See what Illinois would lose to the sequester if Congress does not act before Friday.
Thursday, Feb. 28
Downers Grove South Names New Associate Principal
Loukia Mastrodimos will assume the position of associate principal for staff and students at South High School on July 1.
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Downers Grove area.
Executive Committee members voted largely along party lines Tuesday night.
Friday, March 1
Drug Ring Members Brought Heroin from Chicago to West Suburbs: Police
Eleven area men face drug conspiracy charges following a two-month long investigation.
Downers Grove Schools Unite to Support World Rare Disease Day
Students at Pierce Downer, Kingsley and Whittier schools raised money and wore their favorite denim Thursday to raise awareness of genetic diseases and other rare illnesses.
Sequestration Budget Cuts Data: Which IL Counties Have the Most Federal Employees?
See how DuPage County—which has more than 1,600 federal employees—compares to the rest of Illinois.
Saturday, March 2
The Downers Grove Green Business Recognition Program—announced by the village Feb. 19—will recognize businesses that demonstrate significant green practices.
PHOTOS: Harlem Wizards Basketball Game Raises $10K for District 58 Education Foundation
A sell-out crown packed Downers Grove South High School gymnasium Feb. 17 for a charity basketball game benefiting students in Grade School District 58.
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