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Downers Grove News

Local news for Downers Grove, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Courier-News

Savvy shopper finds bargains with coupons

“I understand when people roll their eyes and say they just don't have time.”

Brenda Bromfield of west suburban Woodridge has become such a skilled shopper, she can come up with a coupon or a bulk bargain buy on nearly everything. via Courier-News

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Related Topix: Woodridge, IL, Johnsonville, IL

Wednesday May 14 | Downers Grove Sun

Historic Blodgett House transported to new lot

“If it comes down to saving a tree or saving the home, (we'll save the home)”

"What happened was just this. The wind began to switch - the house to pitch, and suddenly the hinges started to unhitch." So maybe Downers Grove isn't the Land of Oz, but the historic Blodgett House pulled a ... via Downers Grove Sun

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Monday May 12 | WLS

Many toll road violations unintentional

Motorists using manual and automatic lanes, which also accept I-PASS, slow as they approach a toll plaza on I-355 Thursday, Dec. via WLS

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Related Topix: Arlington Heights, IL

Saturday May 10 | Naperville Sun

Student charged over threatening graffiti

“We're really trying to discourage kids from doing stuff like this by making the consequence harsh”

A Downers Grove South High School student was arrested May 9 in connection with a threatening message left at the school, according to the Downers Grove Police Department. via Naperville Sun

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Thursday May 8 | Daily Herald

Five charged in online sex sting

Five suburban men were charged this week with soliciting sex through an ad St. Charles police posted at Craigslist.com. The undercover operation began April 24 after police said they received local complaints ... via Daily Herald

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Related Topix: North Barrington, IL

Thursday May 8 | Naperville Sun

Plainfield woman finds detour around I-Pass fines

“I just felt strong enough about it that I felt it was my duty.”

Rita Keenan stood outside of the Illinois Tollway headquarters for nearly three hours last month holding a sign saying, "This is wrong." Keenan didn't owe the tollway any money. via Naperville Sun

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Tuesday May 6 | San Jose Mercury News

Sara Lee 3Q profit rises on price increases, weaker dollar

“A variety of external market pressures, including volatile commodity prices, continue to affect the industry”

Food and household products manufacturer Sara Lee Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit doubled as higher sales prices and the weaker dollar's effect on international sales helped offset volatile ... via San Jose Mercury News

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Related Topix: Food, Apparel, Sara Lee, Business News

Monday May 5 | Daily Herald

Who to see before calling the Realtor

“We need to education the public on what to put into the Internet in order to find us”

When GraceAnn Simoni started her interior redesign and home staging business in 2001, her Web site was the only calling card she had on the Internet. via Daily Herald

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Related Topix: Naperville, IL, Real Estate, Chicago Metro

Saturday May 3 | Fox News

Webcast Alert: Q3 Fiscal 2008 Earnings Conference Call - Sara Lee Corp.

Comtex DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 03, 2008 ----Sara Lee Corp. announces the following Webcast: When: May 6, 2008 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Where: http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=128244 How: Live over ... via Fox News

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Related Topix: Food, Apparel, Sara Lee, Business News

Thursday May 1 | Midwest Business

FTD Hands Over the Flowers, Purchased By United Online For $456 Million

“As a significant advertiser, United Online is the ideal partner to help FTD realize greater efficiencies in media spending and customer acquisition.”

The international retail floral and gift company FTD Group, Inc. said on Wednesday it will be bought by Internet service provider United Online, Inc. via Midwest Business

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Fort Dearborn Income Securities, United Online, Telecom, Computers, IT Services

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Downers Grove, Illinois is located in Dupage County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in Downers Grove include 60516, and 60515.