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Timeless 'Let's All Go to the Lobby' has deep local roots
It's one of the most iconic movies in American cinema history, despite its running time of less than one minute. In the film, four animated concession items — a candy bar, some popcorn, a box of candy and a soft drink — march up a movie...Tags: Lobbying, Politics, AMC (tv network), Career and Workplace, Arts and Culture
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Woman gets 8 years for shooting boyfriend with shotgun
Special to the TribuneA Downers Grove woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for firing a shotgun through a bedroom door and wounding her boyfriend following an argument, DuPage County prosecutors said Wednesday. Vickie Podruzek, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of...Tags: Lawyers, Prosecution, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice, Injuries and Wounds
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Downers Grove firefighter wins appeal for disability pension
A former Downers Grove firefighter prevailed in his court case to receive pension payments, more than three years after the village's fire department denied his application. The 2nd District of the Appellate Court of Illinois ruled on Feb. 21 that the...Tags: Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Interior Policy, Trials, Pension and Welfare
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1 dead after I-55 crash in Plainfield
One Joliet man died after his car went out of control, hit a median and was struck by another car and a tractor-trailer truck, on Interstate 55 near Plainfield early this morning, according to the Illinois State Police. The crash happened about 1:30 a....
Tags: Joliet, Motorvehicle Accidents, Plainfield (Will, Illinois), Transportation Accidents
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Broda added to water commission board
Lisle Mayor Joe Broda has been selected to be the newest member of the 13-member board of commissioners for the DuPage Water Commission. Broda, 68, is wrapping up his third term as Lisle's mayor and is seeking reelection next month. The mayors of DuPage...
Tags: Local Elections, Elmhurst, Lombard, Woodridge, Oak Brook
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Blues veterans to join in tribute
Ask Jody Williams about Howlin' Wolf's legacy, and he'll rattle off remarkable numbers about the old Chicago bluesman. Not chart statistics. Measurements. "Well, he was a pretty big man," said Williams, 78, who played guitar for Wolf (a.k.a. Chester...
Tags: Eric Clapton, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Music, Robert Johnson, Entertainment Events
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Local legislators visit District 58
Downers Grove and other towns will continue to feel the pinch of Illinois' fiscal crisis unless legislators fix the massive pension debt and prioritize education in the budget, state officials said. State Reps. Patti Bellock and Ron Sandack and...Tags: PTA, Politics, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Interior Policy
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Records: Teacher resigned after explicit photos found on school computer
A Downers Grove middle school teacher resigned and gave up her teaching certificate after explicit photos were found on her school computer and authorities began investigating allegations that she shared them with an underage boy, according to records...
Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, DuPage County, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Abusive Behavior
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New standards mean fewer passing ISAT scores in Downers Grove schools
Some Downers Grove elementary school students could see a significant dip in their performance on standardized tests this year, a byproduct of a more difficult state exam and higher passing requirements for 2013. The higher demands come as Illinois...
Tags: Students, School Examinations, Washington, DC, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology
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Downers Grove to plant 375 trees in 2013
Hundreds of new trees will be planted throughout Downers Grove in 2013. The village council has agreed to continue participating in the Suburban Tree Consortium, which helps suburban communities purchase and plant trees through partnerships with local... -
A look back at 2012 in Downers Grove
There was no shortage of news in southeastern DuPage County in 2012. Here is a recap, in no particular order, of some of the stories that made headlines during the year. New fee on property owners After several years in the making, officials...
Tags: Chicago Loop, Rahm Emanuel, West Loop, DuPage County, Heroin
Jan 24, 2013
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Feb 6, 2013
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Mar 15, 2013
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Mar 13, 2013
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Mar 11, 2013
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Mar 7, 2013
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Feb 26, 2013
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Feb 4, 2013
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Feb 19, 2013
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Feb 18, 2013
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Dec 20, 2012
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Dec 23, 2012
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