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Seven to Be Inducted to Downers Grove South Athletic Hall of Fame
Downers Grove South High School will welcome seven new members to its Athletic Hall of Fame next month, school officials announced Thursday. The inductees include three former athletes and two...
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This is What $399,000 Will Buy You
1. 1025 Mistwood Ln., Downers Grove: Priced at $399,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, single family house. The 3,552 square-foot house was built in 1988. The...
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DuPage Health Department: Blood Donors Sought to Boost Supply
With blood in short supply during the winter months, the DuPage County Health Department is encouraging residents to donate blood to help save lives. January is National Blood Donor Month. Blood tends...
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Police Blotter: Christmas Decorations Stolen, Damaged
Merry Christmas? Not for one resident, who days before Christmas found her outdoor decorations broken or missing. At about 11:30 p.m. Dec. 21, a resident in the 400 block of 67th Street told Darien...
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LIVE: Watch Hinsdale Central vs. LT Boys Basketball on Patch
High School Cube is broadcasting live tonight's Hinsdale Central-Lyons Township boys basketball game beginning at 7:30 p.m. It can be watched in its entirety right here on Patch. If you want to see the...
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Find a Home for Fetch-Loving Gino
The following Adopt Me! information is provided by A Caring Place: GINO is a 25 pound, 5 year old mixed breed dog who is likely a Cairn Terrier mix. Gino loves to play fetch with any toy or ball, loves...
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OMG PD: Nativities Decapitated, Giant Teddy Bear Stolen
LA GRANGE Teddy Bear Theft A “large teddy bear” was reported stolen at 4:45 p.m. from the front of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. A 17-year-old La Grange Park boy and a 16-year-old La Grange...
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Patch Roundup: Peterson Fights for New Trial; Foster Dad Guilty in Sex Abuse
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Naperville—Drew Peterson Gets Date to Fight For New Murder Trial—A two-day hearing was set to determine whether...
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Supervalu to Sell Jewel-Osco Stores
Jewel-Osco parent company Supervalu on Thursday announced it will sell the grocery store chain — along with its Albertsons, Acme, Shaw’s and Star Market chains — in a $3.3 billion deal. Jewel-Osco’s...
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One-Year-Old Beagle Pup Jagger Up for Adoption
The following Adopt Me! information is provided by A Caring Place: Introducing JAGGER, a really cute, very active, and loving male Beagle pup who is approximately 10-12 months old and 25 pounds. Jagger...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 13
DOWNERS GROVE Jan. 5: Matthew M. Davoren, 22, of the 7200 block of Camden Road in Downers Grove, was arrested around 4:45 a.m. at Main and Blanchard streets, police said. He was charged with driving...
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Looking for a Job? Here’s Who’s Hiring
If you're looking for a job, Patch is here to help. We’ve gathered a sampling of the most recent local job ads to aid you in your search. Just click on the name of the business for details on the job...
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2013 Election Update: Darien Residents Running for Alderman and More
The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9, 2013 election. Here’s who’s filed. Are you a candidate? Blog on Patch to share news, photos and opinions as you prepare for the...
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How to Test Your Home for Radon
The DuPage County Health Department encourages homeowners to educate themselves on the dangers of radon, an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, during National Radon Awareness Month. Radon is a...
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UPDATE: After Hunter Himes' Death, a Reflection on His Talent and Generosity
Editor's note: Hunter Himes died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. He was 15. For information about services, please go to this article. In June 2012, Patch spoke to Hunter's mother about her talented, caring and...
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Obituary: Hunter Himes, 15
Hunter Anthony Himes, 15, of unincorporated Downers Grove, died Sunday from injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in February 2012. Hunter, who would have been a freshman at Downers Grove South...
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The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Darien
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Chicago than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Darien-specific data is not...
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Hey Mom and Dad, How Much TV is Too Much?
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we...
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Death Notices, Jan. 15 Edition
Markiewicz Funeral Home Paul R. Ratay, 61, of Lemont. A teacher at both Lockport Township High School, and Lemont Township High School for 38 years, a memorial service will be held from 2 to 9 p.m....
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