Top November Stories on Downers Grove Patch

Here are the top 15 most-viewed stories posted on Downers Grove Patch this month:

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Parents of 14-year-old Hunter Himes say he won't recover from injuries sustained in February, when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle home from a friend's house. 

2. Police: Coyote Attacks Dog in Downers Grove

Downers Grove police reports, Oct. 15. 

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Downers Grove police shared a detailed map last week of heroin arrests, medical cases and overdose deaths in 2011 and 2012. 

4. Downers Grove North Lip-Dub Video Goes Viral

Students and teachers in the school's Fine Arts Department sing and dance to "It's Always a Good Time" by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen while showcasing various art and music classes. 

5. Downers Grove Man Accused of Child Pornography

Marco Fosco of Downers Grove faces four counts of child pornography charges after an investigation by the Wheaton Police Department. 

6. Record Turnout for Bonfield Express 5K in Downers Grove

More than 6,000 people registered for the ninth annual Thanksgiving race in downtown Downers Grove. 

7. 7A Football: Late-Game Heroics Push Benet Past Downers Grove North

Benet Academy 26, Downers Grove North 24: Up 20-7 at halftime, Benet withstood Downers Grove North's comeback effort and knocked off the Trojans with a final-play touchdown pass Saturday that propelled the Redwings into the Class 6A semifinals.

8. Four Enter Race for Downers Grove Village Council

Commissioners Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell both filed petitions seeking re-election in the April 9, 2013 consolidated election. Petitions were also filed by residents David S. Olsen and Susan Walaszek. 

9. Downers Grove Police Warn of Scam Attempt

A resident recently had several items stolen from their home after being lured out of their home by a man pretending to be a new neighbor, police said. 

10. Home Burglarized on 63rd Street in Downers Grove: Police Blotter

Downers Grove police reports, Nov. 18. 

11. 'Cocomero' Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens in Downtown Downers Grove

The long-awaited downtown shop opened quietly Wednesday at 5150 Main St. 

12. Police: Channahon Duo Nabbed in Series of Thefts at Downers Grove Home Depot

Romas P. Dargis, 59, and Lucia M. Zuro, 50, both face felony burglary charges after their Oct. 24 arrests, police said. 

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Both District 99 schools were recognized by the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times for their performance on the Prairie State Achievement Exam. 

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Also this week: a cross-country comeback story, and a man named Jesse Jackson, Jr. (really; no relation) allegedly drunkenly beats an old man with a chair at a Long John Silver.

15. Election 2012: Find Your Downers Grove Polling Place for Nov. 6

Use our handy Google Voter Info embed above to find the location of your designated polling place.

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