A trio of Downers Grove South High School track stars now share names with three puppies at a local rescue organization, according to a news release from the Magnificent Mutts Animal Rescue. Seniors Michaela Hackbarth and Shaliyah Dixon-Tucker and junior Katie Stapleton all competed in the May 21 IHSA state finals at Eastern Illinois University, helping the school finish … [Read more...] about A Pack of Pups gets named after 3 Downers Grove Athletes
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Grab Your Coconuts and your Shrubberies for a Special Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Downers Grove
The After Hours Film Society will hold a special quote-along/sing-along version of the classic comedy "Monty Python & The Holy Grail" on June 13 at the local Tivoli Theatre, according to a news release from the group. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the society's 14th annual "Say It In Eight" student film festival. Guests are encouraged to come in … [Read more...] about Grab Your Coconuts and your Shrubberies for a Special Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Downers Grove
A Big Bust in Downers Grove as Feds grab nearly $200,000 worth of Honey
Special agents recently sniffed out a sweet stash of illegally imported shipping containers in Downers Grove packed with more than $200,000 worth of Chinese honey. The declaration reportedly intended to evade anti-dumping duties applicable to Chinese-origin honey. Read more about the sting at Patch.com. … [Read more...] about A Big Bust in Downers Grove as Feds grab nearly $200,000 worth of Honey
Downers Grove Residents Scammers may target YOU Next!
Nearly $35,000 was stolen from a desk after someone reportedly distracted an elderly resident by claiming to check their water pressure, according to a Downers Grove Police Department incident report. Read more about the incident at My Suburban Life. … [Read more...] about Downers Grove Residents Scammers may target YOU Next!
This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms
District 99 plans to add gender-neutral bathrooms and private changing stations in locker rooms at Downers Grove North and South by next year. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting from district staff. The Community High School District 99 Board of Education heard a presentation during its April 11 meeting … [Read more...] about This Suburban High School is looking to install Gender Neutral Bathrooms