Weekly-Wrap Up: Storm Dumps 9.5 Inches of Snow, Omega Reopens

Monday, March 4

Downers Grove Woman Killed in Car Crash; Firefighter Charged with Reckless Homicide

Patrick Bruce, of Oak Forest, faces reckless homicide charges in a crash that killed 25-year-old Anasis Knox on Friday, according to reports.

The group endorsed Bob Barnett, Marilyn Schnell and Greg Hosé in the village council race. Henry Jakobsze, Terry Pavesich, Julia Beckman and Rick Pavinato were backed for the District 99 Board of Education.

Omega Restaurant Returns to Downers Grove

The popular Downers Grove eatery has been closed since mid-July after it lost water and electricity service.

Tuesday, March 5

Washington Street Barber Shop Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Downers Grove

The downtown shop, owned by longtime friends and co-workers Sandie Agee and Geri Hulbert, is hosting a party Saturday to celebrate the milestone.

Authorities said Lt. Pat Bruce was off duty and driving his personal vehicle in a crash that killed a 25-year-old Downers Grove woman Friday. He faces three charges in relation to the accident.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.

Prairie-Style Comfort Nestled Among the Trees for $1.67 Million

Every week Patch looks at luxury real estate for sale in the area.

Wednesday, March 6

$20 Million Malpractice Settlement Won by Downers Grove Lawyer

The suit against Stroger Hospital alleging that delayed resuscitation left a 3-year-old boy with permanent brain damage ended with one of the largest settlements in Cook County history.

Winter Storm Dumps 9.5 Inches of Snow on Downers Grove

The National Weather Service reported a snow depth of 11 inches in Downers Grove by the end of Tuesday's storm, which forced the cancellation of after-school activities and a village council meeting.

Thursday, March 7

UPDATE: Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by BNSF Metra Train in Westmont

Trains resumed slowly through the area Thursday evening as police continued their investigation.

Downers Grove Library Taps Architect for $1.8M Renovation

Renovations to the library will begin this fall and wrap up in spring 2014, according to library officials.

Henry Puffer student Gabriella Frank—last year's Kohl's Kids Who Care winner—recently collected 127 books and more than 100 packs of crayons to send to Jamaica.

Friday, March 8

Police Release Identity of Man Killed Thursday by Metra Train

Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was killed Thursday evening after he was hit by an eastbound Metra train at the Cass Avenue crossing in Westmont.

Election 2012: Voter Registration Deadline Looms

Have you registered yet? Here's a list of things you need to know in order to vote in the April 9 consolidated election.

Lester Students Launch Bracelet Campaign for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Sixth-graders Katie Lyda and Parker McGuire collected $310 for the American Red Cross by selling handmade bracelets during their campaign "Bandy for Sandy."

Saturday, March 2

Obama to Visit Argonne Next Friday to Talk Energy Policy

The focus of the trip is to “focus on American energy,” officials said.

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