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District 99 Musical Tackles Bullying, Drug Abuse as Part of 'Red Ribbon Week'
With teenagers across the country facing an ever-growing list of challenges—from drug and alcohol abuse to bullying and self-esteem issues—Downers Grove high school counselors think it's the perfect...
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Add the Punchline to Our Pharmacy Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the...
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DuPage County Offers Variety of Breast Cancer Support Groups
One in eight American women and one in 1,000 American men are battling breast cancer today. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives...
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D86 Parent Appealing Superintendent's Ruling on Objection to Sex-Heavy Movies
District 86 Superintendent Nick Wahl last week ruled in support of the Hinsdale South English department on a curriculum objection to the showing of two R-rated movies in a Film as Literature course,...
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Darien Candy Days Raises Money for Vision and Hearing Impaired
Darien Lions Club members and their families and friends will be out community-wide on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 as the Club asks local residents to support its efforts in raising...
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Drew Peterson's Mother Dies, Visitation in Darien Thursday
Drew Peterson's mother died a month and two days after her son was convicted of murder. Betty Morphey, 84, never attended a single day of her son's five-week murder trial. She also never visited...
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Downers Grove Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Thefts
Downers Grove police are seeking the community's help to identify a woman they believe was involved in several thefts and related crimes in the area. The department released multiple surveillance...
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Patch Announces Winner of Tonight's 'Savor the Flavor' Tickets
This week, Patch announced a contest for a giveaway of two tickets to tonight's 'Savor the Flavor' event, hosted by the Woodridge Chamber of Commerce. Readers signed up for Patch's free newsletter and...
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Chicago Marathon: 37 Darien Residents Cross the Finish Line
Thirty-seven residents braved 26.2 miles Sunday to complete the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. A record 37,455 participants crossed the finish line in Grant Park during the event, which...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Oct. 11 Edition
A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom house at 2544 Brunswick Circle, Woodridge, sold for $240,000. The two-story home, located on a cul-de-sac, features a kitchen with stainless steel appliances,...
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PREVIEW: After Tough OT Loss, Red Devils Look to Bounce Back Against DGN
Who: Hinsdale Central (5-2, 2-2) at Downers Grove North (5-2, 2-2) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St. in Downers Grove. Last week: Hinsdale Central led 28-7...
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Shop Pink in DuPage County to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique,...
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Downers Grove North Students Use School Spirit to Bolster Cancer Awareness
The Downers Grove North student spirit organization “N-Zone” hopes to generate excitement for the school's football game Friday night—as well as awareness about cancer. The Trojans will host...
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Old Oaken Bucket on the Line as Downers Grove North Hosts Hinsdale Central:...
Downers Grove North will look to take home the annual "Old Oaken Bucket" trophy as it takes on conference rival Hinsdale Central at home Friday. The Old Oaken Bucket game dates back to October 1935,...
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This is What $399,000 Buys You
1. 9060 Charing Cross Road, Woodridge: Priced at $399,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom 2,482 square-foot home built in 2005. The brick split-level house includes...
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Experts: Voters Need to Hold Legislators Accountable for Pension Problems
When it comes to state pensions, Illinois is in a financial hole as deep as $90 billion and digging out will be a formidable task, according to a panel of west suburban experts who met this week to...
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LIVE: Watch Hinsdale Central vs. Downers North on Patch
High School Cube is broadcasting live tonight's Hinsdale Central-Downers Grove North football game beginning at 7:30 p.m. It can be watched in its entirety right here on Patch. Here's a quick preview...
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High School Football Scores, Oct. 12
Join Patch every Friday night to chat about high school football and get the latest scores from your favorite teams and their rivals. We’ll be updating the Illinois high school football scores...
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Orionids Meteor Shower 2012: Tips for Watching in the Chicago Area
The offspring of Halley's Comet are about to put on quite a show in the skies around Chicago. Earth will pass through a stream of debris from Halley's Comet beginning Monday, which will give us the...
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Patch Roundup: Teen with Cerebral Palsy Scores TD, $200K Theft from Grandma
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: St. Charles—St. Charles 8th-Grader With Cerebral Palsy Scores His First Touchdown—The actions of the coaches,...
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