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Comprehensive News Feed for Downers Grove, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,485 in Downers Grove, IL

  1. Hijacked Truck Leads to $10,00 Reward OfferRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | WBBM-AM Chicago

    A truck company is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding the whereabouts of the trailer of a cigarette truck that was hijacked in west suburban Downers Grove.

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  2. Sara Lee to clarify label on breadRead the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln Journal Star

    ... Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White Bread, which is baked at plants in Hastings and Bellevue. The Downers Grove, Ill.-based company and food-labeling advocacy group, Center for Science in Public Interest, reached an agreement on the labels ...

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    Related Topix: Food, Sara Lee, Apparel, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Marketing

  3. Sara Lee to clarify label on bread baked in Hastings, BellevueRead the original story

    Yesterday | Lincoln Journal Star

    ... Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White Bread, which is baked at plants in Hastings and Bellevue. The Downers Grove, Ill.-based company and food-labeling advocacy group, Center for Science in Public Interest, reached an agreement on the labels ...

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    Related Topix: Food, Sara Lee, Apparel, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Marketing

  4. Dog allergy may cause odorRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Courier-Journal

    ... Appleton, WI Most likely your dog has an allergy, according to veterinary dermatologist Dr. Timothy Ness, of Downers Grove, IL. The odor is probably due to a bacterial and/or fungal infection. Begin by identifying where the smell is coming from, ...

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    Related Topix: Appleton, WI, Appleton Metro

  5. Reward of $10,000 offered in truck hijackingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Naperville Sun

    ... On July 7, an Eby-Brown truck was making a delivery at the Speedway service station at 898 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove when an armed subject with a handgun entered the vehicle. The gunman climbed into the cab and ordered the driver, Thomas Fleming, ...

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  6. Buddy Guy rocks Best BuyRead the original story

    Yesterday | Lisle Sun

    ... to the beat. Watching Blues legend Buddy Guy jam July 19 in the middle of Best Buy at 1432 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove was as surreal as any movie. The five-time Grammy winner's soulful voice and guitar blasted through the store as about 200 ...

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    Related Topix: TV, Electronics, Blues, Black Entertainment, Buddy Guy, Camcorders

  7. Carradine, Jeremy at 'Erectus' openRead the original story

    Yesterday | Daily Herald

    ... (630) 968-0219 or www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. In the wake of Chicago's "Hoop Dreams," most basketball documentaries look pretty conventional. That describes Beastie Boy Adam ...

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    Related Topix: Woodridge, IL, Chicago, IL, Chicago Metro

  8. Clarendon Hills teen stars in Batman fan filmRead the original story

    Yesterday | Mount Prospect Times

    ... film "The Dark Knight Project," a tribute to the Batman legacy. >> Click to enlarge image Chris Nendick of Downers Grove plays Batman in a fan film, viewable at www.darkknightproject.com. >> Click to enlarge image The Batman fan film "The Dark ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, Tennis, Tennis Players, David Sanchez

  9. Truck company offers reward in hijackingRead the original story

    Thursday | WLS-TV Chicago

    More than two weeks have passed since the carjacking of a delivery truck in Downers Grove, and no suspects are in custody.

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  10. Fugitive's Web Of Deceit Nets Rare Spider-Man ComicRead the original story

    Thursday | WBBM-AM Chicago

    ... Robinson. In addition to the Naperville shop, there are two locations in Chicago, along with stores in DeKalb, Downers Grove, Plainfield, St. Charles and Wheaton. Robinson confirmed Wednesday that Meherg used a state of Illinois identification card ...

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    Related Topix: Des Plaines, IL, Chicago Metro, St. Charles, IL

  11. Book ItRead the original story

    Thursday | Naperville Sun

    ... the conclusion of her "Twilight" saga, will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Anderson's Bookshop in both Downers Grove and Naperville. Event includes refreshments, photo opportunities, music, dancing, trivia games, prediction wall, raffles and a ...

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    Related Topix: Bolingbrook, IL, Naperville, IL

  12. Water event to let area kids get wet and wildRead the original story

    Thursday | Downers Grove Sun

    Downers Grove may not have a public pool, but for one day this summer the village will have its own water park.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  13. Village rolls out smaller, greener shuttlesRead the original story

    Thursday | Suburban Chicago News

    Imagine scooting along the streets of Downers Grove, feeling the wind in your hair, watching the scenery fly by while a friendly driver leads the way.

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  14. Ron Alan BrackeRead the original story

    Thursday | Fort Collins Coloradoan

    ... formerly of Florissant, passed away July 14, 2008 in Colorado Springs. Mr. Bracke was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Downers Grove, Ill., a son of the late Edwin L. and Lola Winters Bracke. He was a veteran of the Air Force, having served during the Korean ...

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  15. Community BriefsRead the original story

    Thursday | Suburban Chicago News

    Tivoli Bowl, at 938 Warren Ave. in Downers Grove, is offering one free game of bowling each day this summer to kids 15 and younger.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. In BriefRead the original story

    Thursday | Suburban Chicago News

    ... from 1984 to 1992, when he was appointed associate judge. Village to spray for mosquitoes The village of Downers Grove has hired a company to spray July 30 for mosquitoes, weather permitting. The spraying will begin about 9 p.m. within incorporated ...

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    Related Topix: Wheaton, IL, Dupage County, IL

  17. New law requires eye exams for kindergartnersRead the original story

    Thursday | Suburban Chicago News

    Before starting their first day of school, Downers Grove kindergartners and students transferring from out-of-state schools must get an eye examination, according to an amendment to the Illinois Child Health ...

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    Related Topix: Oak Lawn, IL

  18. Man sought in using fake check to buy rare comicRead the original story

    Wednesday | Fox Valley Shopping News

    ... Robinson. In addition to the Naperville shop, there are two locations in Chicago, along with stores in DeKalb, Downers Grove, Plainfield, St. Charles and Wheaton. Robinson confirmed Wednesday that Meherg used a state of Illinois identification card ...

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    Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Dupage County, IL

  19. FTD Group, Inc. Announces Date of Special MeetingRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | BusinessWire

    ... on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at its principal executive office, 3113 Woodcreek Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of ...

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    Related Topix: Financial Services, Fort Dearborn Income Securities, United Online, Telecom, Computers, IT Services, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

  20. Sara Lee preparing huge pretax write-downRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Chicago Tribune

    ... charge of up to $975 million to write down the value of some bakery assets in North America and Spain. The Downers Grove -based packaged-food producer also said it has received a non-binding offer for some assets in its food service division, though ...

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