Downers Grove Talks Chicken Coops, Man Tries to Lure 13-Year-Old: Weekly Wrap-Up

Monday, Dec. 3

Downers Grove Council to Discuss Regulations on Backyard Chicken Coops

Commissioner Becky Rheintgen requested the council discuss increasing the number of chickens permitted, decreasing setback requirements, banning roosters and requiring a license or permit for keeping chickens, according to village documents.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

School board members heard presentations Monday on several new course proposals for the 2013-14 school year.

Yule Blog: Tony Cesare

What holiday traditions are unique to your family?

Students at North High were treated to a special assembly Friday, with guest speaker Mark Scharenbroich offering his take on life, love and self-respect.

State Extends Local Elections Filing Deadline to 5 P.M. Dec. 26

The Illinois Senate amended its election code Nov. 29 so that candidates in local elections—from park district to school board—can submit nominating petitions until 5 p.m. on the day after Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Downers Grove Staff to Review Chicken Coop Regulations Despite Split Council

Commissioner Becky Rheintgen requested the council explore the possibility of increasing the number of chickens permitted, decreasing setback requirements, banning roosters and requiring a license or permit for keeping chickens.

Police: Man Tried to Lure 13-Year-Old Girl in Downers Grove

The man reportedly approached the girl in his gold Chevrolet Impala around 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Downers Grove Expected to Name New Deputy Police Chief in 2-3 Weeks

Chief Robert Porter said the department has already begun an internal process to replace outgoing Deputy Chief James R. Black, who was named the new head of the Crystal Lake Police Department.

Downers Grove South High School Names Four New Head Coaches

The school has selected four new coaches to serve its football, girls soccer, boys golf and girls track programs—including career and technical services teacher Mark Molinari, who will replace longtime football coach John Belskis.

Thursday, Dec. 6

Nativity Figures Stolen from Downers Grove Church

The manger and a wise man are all that remains of the Christmas nativity scene at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road.

Ballot Order Set for Downers Grove Council Race; Barnett Gets Top Billing

Incumbent Bob Barnett will be the first of six candidates listed on the April 9, 2013 ballot; newcomer Greg Hosé will be slated last.

Downers Grove Water Rates to Increase 18 Percent in 2013

The village council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve new waters rates that reflect the rate hikes implemented by the DuPage Water Commission and City of Chicago.

Downers Grove Council OKs Naturalization of Valley View Pond

The council voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $548,740 contract to ENCAP, Inc. to turn the 2.5-acre man-made pond into a flowing waterway.

Friday, Dec. 7

Released Thursday, the five-year American Community Survey offers detailed demographic information on communities throughout the U.S.

Lombard resident Frank Alonso said his whiteface cockatiel, Tango, was found frozen and motionless at a nearby hotel after escaping his home Thanksgiving morning.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Downers Grove Warns of Electric Aggregation Scams

Officials said several companies have been soliciting energy customers in Downers Grove, pretending to be the village's energy supplier.

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