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Police & Fire
Downers Grove Police Announce Holiday DUI Crackdown
Downers Grove police will crack down on impaired driving and seat belt violations later this month as part of the statewide "Drive to Survive" campaign. The campaign will span much o...
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Opinion
Yule Blog: Tony Cesare
The holidays are defined by traditions. One of my favorites is the arrival of the Restoration Hardware Holiday “Sourcebook,” which is a snooty synonym for “catalog.” I remember when ...
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Opinion
Downers Grove Fire Department: Keep the Wreath Red This Christmas
The Downers Grove Fire Department is reminding residents of several home safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season. Wreaths with red bulbs will be displayed at each of th...
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Opinion
VIDEO: Downers Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony
With the holiday season in full swing, what's better than a good, old-fashioned tree lighting ceremony? Downers Grove kicked off its holiday festivities Nov. 23 with the start of its...
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News
Holiday 2012: Postal Service Mail By Dates to Remember; Sunday Post Office Hours
The holiday rush is about to set in. Along with waiting in line to buy gifts at stores, the lines can be even longer at the post office as gift givers mail cards and packages to friends a...
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Opinion
Where Will Santa Be This Month?
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Opinion
Contest: Enter the Great Patch Christmas Cookie Bake-off
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News
Holiday Guide: Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Most American households, 48 percent, erect artificial trees during the Christmas holiday, according to Christmas Tree Facts from the University of Illinois Extension. But for the 21 pe...