Downers Grove
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Two men convicted in Naperville businessman’s kidnappingMay 29, 2024 11:23 am - Two men face life in prison after their convictions this month on charges they kidnapped a Naperville business owner in 2019, assaulted him and extorted his family to gain his release.
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Dining out: New Indian restaurant opening soon, free steak for grads and moreMay 29, 2024 8:32 am - A much-anticipated restaurant in Highland Park is finally about to open, while a Naperville restaurant is cooking up something special for the class of 2024 graduates.
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Sun’s out, suds out: Summer means beer festivals are just around the cornerMay 29, 2024 8:21 am - It’s unofficially the start of summer, which means it’s officially the start of beer festival season. And beer fans will be able to find one or more most weekends in the suburbs between now and the end of August.
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American Wind Band to host a ‘Prelude to Summer’ free outdoor concertMay 28, 2024 11:28 pm - On Saturday, June 1, the American Wind Band presents a free outdoor concert “Prelude to Summer” on the west side of the American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove.
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Boys volleyball: Two-time defending champ Glenbard West headed back to stateMay 28, 2024 10:25 pm - There was no blocking another state appearance for Glenbard West. The Hilltopper boys volleyball team came up big at the net and defeated Downers Grove North 25-19, 25-19...
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Montini teacher Barry Briggs celebrating his retirement after 18 years at the Lombard schoolMay 28, 2024 9:29 pm - Earlier this spring, Montini Catholic Principal Christopher Tiritilli announced the retirement of Barry Briggs, a math and technology teacher and head varsity soccer coach.
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Moving from Mental Health Awareness to actionMay 28, 2024 7:59 pm - Eleven years. That is the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and receiving medical intervention. As executive director of NAMI (National Alliance ...
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Honoring those who gave: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall stops at College of DuPageMay 28, 2024 1:00 pm - A traveling wall honoring fallen soldiers from the Vietnam War will be in DuPage County this week. The wall, which spans 300 feet, will be in parking lot C at the College...
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Festivals May 31 to June 6: Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Pride parades and moreMay 28, 2024 12:00 pm - Mark your calendars for Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Pride parades in Elgin, Waukegan and Buffalo Grove, Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival and more happening this week.
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Signaling your approach: Bicycle safety should rank top-of-mind for all ridersMay 28, 2024 6:08 am - With warmer weather and more cyclists hitting the roadways, safety should rank top-of-mind for anyone sharing traffic with vehicles of greater mass and speed.