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Top January 2013 Stories

Monday, February 4, 2013

Hunter Himes, Bank Robbery, Backyard Chickens: January's Most-Read Stories

Patch recaps the top stories of the month of January, including the death of a Downers Grove teen, a South High alum on American Idol and—of course—the big decision on backyard chickens.

Here are the top 10 most-viewed stories posted on Downers Grove Patch last month: 1. Obituary: Hunter Himes, 15 A Downers Grove teen who died Jan. 13 from injuries sustained during a 2012 bicycle accident in Darien.  2. United Central Bank in Downers Grove Robbed by Masked Gunman Police said a white man wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans robbed the bank at gunpoint around 11:09 a.m. on Jan. 3.  3. 50 Shades of Downers Grove: Adult Boutique Opens on Ogden Avenue Teresa's Boutique owner Teresa Lester says she hopes to attract women and couples with her selection of lingerie and adult novelties.  4. Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance New regulations that would have …

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