Weekly Wrap-Up: DGS Wins Special Olympics Title, Pedestrian Struck by Car

Monday, March 25

The video, produced by DGTV, offers voters the chance to get to know candidates running in the April 9 consolidated election.

Bomb Squad Destroys Antique Mortar Found at Downers Grove Garage Sale

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was called to the 6500 block of Fairview on Friday morning after a man discovered he was in possession of a possible live explosive.

Every week we feature a luxury home in the Downers Grove, Darien, Woodrige and Lemont area. This week our home is from Downers Grove.

Downers Grove North Names New Associate Principal

Ken Sorensen will take over as associate principal for operations beginning July 1, replacing Chuck Hiscock.

St. Baldrick's Day Marriage Proposal

New Lenox's Pat Biangamano surprised Jessica Caputo, of Downers Grove, twice on March 22.

Tuesday, March 26

Downers Grove South Special Olympics Team Wins State Basketball Title

The 12-member team was celebrated after school Wednesday, just a few days after they won the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament in Bloomington-Normal.

Wednesday, March 27

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Downers Grove

A woman was taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life threatening injuries Monday evening after she was struck in the crosswalk at Main and Grove streets.

First-Year Coach Leads DGS Special Olympics Team to State Championship

Downers Grove South teacher Kevin Ahrens credits a friendship from his days at Lyons Township High School for setting into motion his career as a special needs educator.

'Chicago's Best' to Visit Baked Apple Breakfast Co. in Downers Grove

The popular WGN/CLTV show will film at the restaurant starting at 11 a.m. Friday.

Patch Picks: Easter Sunday Brunch

We have rounded up a number of options for enjoying brunch around DuPage County. Don't see your favorite, add it in comments.

Thursday, March 28

District 58 Achieves Financial Recognition; District 99 Under Review

About 65 percent of school districts qualify for the ranking, but the number is shrinking and the number of districts on financial watch is growing.

'Best of the West': Downers Grove Businesses Recognized in 'West Suburban Living'

Readers pick Downers Grove restaurants, shops and service businesses in "West Suburban Living" magazine's 17th annual 'Best of the West' ranking.

Friday, March 29

New middle school pathways will support all students, according to district officials.

Downers Grove police reports, March 22-26.

Downers Grove Park District Recognized for Environmental Initiatives

The park district was awarded an Earth Flay on March 21 by the School and Community Assistance for Composting and Recycling Education in DuPage County.

Downers Grove Firefighters Announce Village Council Endorsements

The Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association has thrown their support behind incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell and newcomer Greg Hosé.

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