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Downers Grove South Volleyball Team Celebrates State Title
The Mustangs were crowned state champions Saturday after defeating Lincoln-Way North 25-18, 25-20.

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The Mustangs were crowned state champions Saturday after defeating Lincoln-Way North 25-18, 25-20.

Every week we feature a luxury home from our community. This week's property is located on Grand Avenue in Downers Grove.
Also this week: a woman is caught letting her eight-year-old drive, a very special prom night for special needs students, and another unfortunate train fatality.
Also this week: a woman is caught letting her eight-year-old drive, a very special prom night for special needs students, and another unfortunate train fatality.
A horse and two ponies were returned to their owner Sunday after they were seen walking down Derby Road near Ruffled Feathers Golf Club.
A trophy ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the South High cafeteria.
The Indians lost to Fenwick, 1-0, on Saturday in the third-place game of the IHSA Class 2A state finals.
Gumball is a 5-year-old Domestic Short Hair up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Gumball is a 5-year-old Domestic Short Hair up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
State lawmakers adjourned the spring session in Springfield without finding a solution to the $100 billion crisis. After all, what's the rush?
State lawmakers adjourned the spring session in Springfield without finding a solution to the $100 billion crisis. After all, what's the rush?
Despite a Democratic majority, the Illinois House doesn't reach consensus about same-sex marriage in time for a vote Friday.
Despite a Democratic majority, the Illinois House doesn't reach consensus about same-sex marriage in time for a vote Friday.
Several students from South High's J. Kyle Braid leadership program escorted three seniors with special needs to prom April 27.
Maxi is a 6-year-old pup waiting at the Hinsdale Humane Society for a new home.
Maxi is a 6-year-old pup waiting at the Hinsdale Humane Society for a new home.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
The 17-year-old died Thursday after she was struck by lightning in Downers Grove— just days before she was scheduled to graduate from Benet Academy.