After traveling halfway around the world, Leonidas – Leo for short – a puppy adopted by a soldier in Afghanistan arrived at O’Hare Airport on … Read more ›
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History
Grave sites provide index of Downers Grove history
Local historians say the Main Street Cemetery in downtown Downers Grove is not only unusual but also a key to unlocking local history. First dedicated … Read more ›
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Blizzard blasts through Downers Grove
The flurries of snow carried in on powerful gusts of wind arrived around 3 p.m., much like meteorologists had predicted. Many were let out of … Read more ›
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At 76, Hinsdale man reaches his goal of playing Golf Digest’s top 100 courses
It was midmorning in sunny Southern California when Dan Wenstrup’s golf ball dropped into the cup of the final hole at Riviera Country Club. That … Read more ›
Children and family, Religion, Seasonal
The greatest Christmas gift: Premature infant leaves hospital on original due date
For Martin Huerta and Angelica Salas it may be the best Christmas gift ever: Martin Jr., their infant son who weighed a scant 1-pound-three-ounces when … Read more ›
Arts
‘Contagion’ filming in Downers Grove
It may be a bit part, but it’s still a role. Filming at Sara Lee Corporate Headquarters in Downers Grove for the feature film “Contagion,” … Read more ›
Arts
Coffee house still jamming after 40 years
Down a hallway and short flight of stairs, in a basement room of Downers Grove’s First Congregational Church, it’s not unusual to find a standing … Read more › 1 comment
