Monday, April 1, 2013
A look back at Downers Grove headlines, March 25-31.
VIDEO: Meet the Candidates for Downers Grove Council, District 99 School Board The video, produced by DGTV, offers voters the chance to get to know candidates running in the April 9 consolidated election. Bomb Squad Destroys Antique Mortar Found at Downers Grove Garage Sale The DuPage County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was called to the 6500 block of Fairview on Friday morning after a man discovered he was in possession of a possible live explosive. $1.4 Million for Custom Library, Marble Bath and Greenhouse Every week we feature a luxury home in the Downers Grove, Darien, Woodrige and Lemont area. This week our home is from Downers Grove. Downers Grove North Names New Associate Principal Ken Sorensen will take over as associate principal …
Monday, March 11, 2013
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, March 4-10.
Downers Grove Woman Killed in Car Crash; Firefighter Charged with Reckless Homicide Patrick Bruce, of Oak Forest, faces reckless homicide charges in a crash that killed 25-year-old Anasis Knox on Friday, according to reports. DGCA Announces Endorsements for Village Council, District 99 The group endorsed Bob Barnett, Marilyn Schnell and Greg Hosé in the village council race. Henry Jakobsze, Terry Pavesich, Julia Beckman and Rick Pavinato were backed for the District 99 Board of Education. Omega Restaurant Returns to Downers Grove The popular Downers Grove eatery has been closed since mid-July after it lost water and electricity service. Washington Street Barber Shop Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Downers Grove The downtown shop, owned by …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Jan. 21-27.
Presidential Inauguration: Downers Grove Native to March with Air Force Band Technical Sgt. Kristin A. King, the principal clarinetist in the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, will march in the inaugural parade and play the first dance of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday. Doors to Remain Locked in District 58 as Officials Consider Security Upgrades A forum will be held with Downers Grove police and fire officials Feb. 6 to discuss extra security measures implemented after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. District 58 Education Foundation Hosts Basketball Fundraiser with Harlem Wizards The Wizards will provide an evening of basketball and comedy at Downers Grove South High School on Sunday, Feb. 17. …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Jan. 14-20.
Obituary: Hunter Himes, 15 Services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday for Himes, a Downers Grove teen who died Sunday from injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in Darien. UPDATE: After Hunter Himes' Death, a Reflection on His Talent and Generosity Terra Ihde gives an intimate look into how life has changed since her 14-year-old son, Hunter Himes, was critically injured in a February car accident. Hunter died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. 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. Downers Grove Police Report String of Car Burglaries Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 11. Downers Grove …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Dec. Jan. 7-13.
Downers Grove Citizen Group Recognized for Walgreens Opposition The Downers Grove Citizen Group of 63rd and Woodward was given the Citizen Initiative Award last month by the Citizen Advocacy Center. Think the Cost of Everything is Going Up? Add Mailing Costs to the List While it will only cost a penny more to mail a letter, shipping is a different story. Unemployment Report: Jobless Rate Down in Downers Grove With a fiscal cliff looming, the Department of Employment Security said last month that a solution was necessary to help improve jobless rates. Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposed Chicken Coop Referendum The council will move forward with a Jan. 22 standing committee meeting to discuss possible changes to the village's fowl …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Dec. 24-30.
Seven File for District 99 School Board; Four in District 58 Five candidates—including incumbents Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman—submitted nomination petitions Wednesday, the final day to file for the April 9, 2013 consolidated election. Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree, Lights The presents have been unwrapped and all the celebrations are done; what now? Downers Grove Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teen: Court Watch A look at some of the recent court hearings in the DuPage County court system. 5 Men from New York Accused of Stealing $23K in Electronics from Fry’s: Police Blotter The men face felony retail theft and burglary charges after stealing computer software, hard drives, cameras and GPS units from the Downers Grove …
Monday, December 24, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Dec. 17-23.
Candidates File for Downers Grove School Boards District 99 incumbents Deb Boyle and Bill White filed paperwork Monday morning, as did District 58 incumbents John B. Cooper Jr., Sallie Ann Lupescu and Roberta Diehl. Downers Grove Schools Lock Doors in Wake of Newtown Shooting Grade School District 58 implemented extra security measures Monday following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Officials Investigate Death of Fetus Found in Dumpster at Yorktown Mall An investigation has been launched to try and determine the circumstances of the death of a fetus found recently in a dumpster, officials said. Downers Grove Teen Charged in Hinsdale Home Burglary The Downers Grove resident was found with a ring that was …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Dec. 10-16.
Murderer: Stateville Squeezing Inmates at Prison Store A convicted murderer has petitioned the Will County court with a complaint about Stateville charging too much for commissary. Court Strikes Down Illinois' Concealed-Carry Ban An appeals court has decided Illinois' ban on carrying a weapon in public is unconstitutional. Humane Society: Happiness Is Pets in Downers Grove Linked to Puppy Mills A dozen Chicago-area pet stores were listed in an undercover investigation released Tuseday by the Puppy Mill Campaign for the Humane Society of the United States. 12/12/12: Downers Grove Friends Celebrate Once-in-a-Lifetime Birthday Holly Tlusty and Kevin Gammonley had a midnight celebration with friends Wednesday to celebrate the special day. …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Nov. 5-11.
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. Chicago Bears Defensive End Corey Wootton Visits Downers Grove North PHOTOS: Wootton, 25, stopped by North High…
Sunday, October 14, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Oct. 8-14.
Chicago Marathon: 119 Downers Grove Residents Cross the Finish Line Participants successfully completed 26.2 miles Sunday at the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Man Pretends to Carry Gun to Avoid Fight: Police Blotter Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 27-29. Inside the $2 Million Home on Meadow Lane Every week Downers Grove Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in town. Four Downers Grove South Students Earn Perfect ACT Scores South High students Emma Chaplin, Marjorie Fera, Ammar Kalimullah and Samarth Malhotra each earned a composite score of 36 on their ACT tests as juniors earlier this year. Downers Grove Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Thefts Police are searching for a woman between 55 and 65 years old who is believed…
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