Downers Grove Schools
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Group offers help after Naperville quarry deathsJul 22, 2014 1:00 am - A Naperville-based youth services organization is offering “healing sessions” after two young men were killed over the weekend in what authorities say was a drunken driv...
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Naperville quarry crash victims remembered for humor, confidenceJul 20, 2014 1:00 am - A Geneva man accused of driving drunk into a Naperville quarry early Saturday morning, causing a crash that killed two of his friends, is being held on $250,000 bail, au...
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Teen driving book offers 'not-so-common' knowledgeJul 12, 2014 11:00 pm - A 15-year-old with a driving permit sits behind the wheel for the first time. He's taking driver's ed, he's got a parent next to him, and he's ready to drive. But there'...
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Foundation awards $182,000 in grants to District 200 music programsJul 11, 2014 1:01 am - Instruments will get repaired, new equipment will be purchased, guest performers will visit and music educators will receive training thanks to about $182,000 in grant m...
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Archaic tax formula leaves most suburbs wanting moreJul 09, 2014 4:30 am - 'Replacement' tax doles out money based on 35-year-old figures
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Running with bulls annual reminder of suburban tragedyJul 09, 2014 1:00 am - Every July, we are subjected to a stream of chaotic video clips, news stories, jokes and mean barbs about the weeklong "running with the bulls" in Pamplona, Spain. Dur...
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Man gets probation for role in Aurora teen's murderJul 02, 2014 1:01 am - The second of three people charged in the murder of an Aurora teen last year pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced to 18 months probation. Jose M. Becerra,...
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Lisle native to replace Jillian Michaels on 'Biggest Loser'Jul 02, 2014 1:01 am - Former American Gladiator and Lisle native Jennifer Widerstrom will replace longtime trainer Jillian Michaels on the upcoming season of NBC's "The Biggest Loser." Wider...
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Private schools to continue active shooter training after new legislationJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - While it's not uncommon for some educators to voice concerns about unfunded state mandates, private school administrators are saying the requirements of the latest one w...
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The SoapboxJun 28, 2014 5:01 am - Remembering Depke: In the 1980s when Lake County was divided along growth or no-growth lines, everyone knew where Bob Depke stood. The former county board chairman...