Hawkeye Fall Season Opener Sep 25, 2008
Flanagan, who is from Downers Grove, IL, will be used as a utility player. He was the number one pitcher on his high school team his junior year with a 1. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Business leaders aim to revive Illinois GOP Sep 8, 2008
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Kevin ArmstrongVIEWPOINT Sep 6, 2008
He grew up as a running back in suburban Downers Grove, Ill. Able to drink in the whole field as a youth, LeFevour identified holes, made cuts and ran for light. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Illini ranked 19th; DeBruler earns Big Ten Player of the Week Sep 2, 2008
Outside hitter (Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North H.S.) was at the heart of Illinois' success, earning State Farm Illini Classic MVP. Today the Big Ten recognized those efforts by naming DeBruler as Big Ten co-Player of the Week. (Fightingillini.com)
Kill impressed with Harnish in Saturdays debut Sep 2, 2008
Ironically, as one reporter said, quarterback Dan LeFevour played in a Wing-T offense at Benet Academy in Downers Grove. Despite the jokes, Jones said the Chippewas test against the Bulldogs will be a huge opportunity for the program. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Saturday night's scores Aug 31, 2008
Downers Grove South 311, 4. Neuqua Valley 313, 5. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sara Lee hopes 'High School Musical' tie-in will boost its bread Aug 28, 2008
The Downers Grove company announced a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign Wednesday that ties its Soft h bread to the upcoming High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which opens Oct. 24. Starting next week, the campaign includes television ads featuring Corbin Bleu and other actors from the movie, a promotional Web site and packaging that incorporates a sweepstake for a special movie screening. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Obituaries for Thursday, August 28, 2008 Aug 28, 2008
Lauretta is survived by five children, Jane (Cindy Conger) Jahimiak of Downers Grove, Ill. Steve (Sue) Jahimiak of La Crosse, Dr. Karen Jahimiak of Brookfield, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Laura DeBruler named Pre-Season All-Big Ten Aug 15, 2008
The graduate of Downers Grove (Ill. North High School had 28 kills in her Illinois debut vs. Bowling Green, the only player even to reach double figures in her first match as an Illini. (Fightingillini.com)
Tigers Picked To Repeat As ACC Volleyball Champs Aug 13, 2008
The outside hitter from Downers Grove, IL has a chance to become Clemson's all-time kills leader this season with 1,420 through three seasons. Setter and libero were both first-team All-ACC honorees in 2007 and earned league preseason honors on Tuesday as well. (Clemsontigers.com)
White: 2010 trio shine as Elite 11 ball boys Aug 9, 2008
Chandler Whitmer (Downers Grove, Ill. South) is a true competitor and is always working hard to set himself apart from the rest of his class. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Brad Riegler Named To CICL All-Star Team Jul 30, 2008
- UIC junior right-handed pitcher (Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove South H.S.) was recently selected to pitch in the 2008 Central Illinois Collegiate League (CICL) All-Star Game in Huntingburg, Indiana. (Uicflames.com)
Charlotte Campbell Jul 29, 2008
one nephew, Jerry Erickson of Downers Grove; one niece, Ginger Whitley of Carrigan, Texas; and one cousin, Lorraine Hamrick of Princeton. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harry Buck Grupy. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Record setter is back at today's Coles County Fair Jul 28, 2008
Riley sdreamer (Lilly Racing Stable, Inc., Downers Grove; t-Craig Banks; d-TBA). TOPLINE 3-YEAR-OLD AND UP MARE PACE. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Best Buy to open in-store music centers Jul 28, 2008
Disc jockey equipment is seen on display at a Best Buy in Downers Grove, Ill. on Friday, July 25, 2008. (Anchorage Daily News)
Waca turning in his PHS blues for Kewanee orange Jul 24, 2008
Waca, who was on the staff of Downers Grove North s 8A champions in 2004, previously interviewed for the head position at Kewanee and applied for the vacancy at PHS that quickly went to Bureau Valley coach Dave Moore. The Kewanee head job went to Cavanaugh. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Cougars host allergy-safe game for kids Jul 17, 2008
It seemed to be for 3-year-old Connor Lyons of Downers Grove, who ran to the gates of the stadium Wednesday for his very first baseball game. Usually, Connor has to stay home with his grandmother when the family goes to a game because of his food allergies, according to his 7-year-old sister Kelly. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Buffalo Grove H.S. Girls Basketball State Champs '00 Conant H.S. Gymnastic State Champs '06 Downers Grove South Ill. H.S. Football Champs '02 Driscoll High School Football Champs '08 Fenwick H.S. Girls Basketball Champs '07 Fremd Hig School Girl's Gymnsatics Champs '08 Glenbrook North High School Boys Basketball Champs '05 Glenbrook North H.S. Boys Hockey Champs '07 Hinsdale Central Ill. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Three die in holiday crashes Jul 8, 2008
Hassert's front-seat passenger, Jennifer L. Lundy, 23, of Somonauk was airlifted to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where she died of her injuries, police said. Two of Hassert's back-seat passengers were taken to Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, where hospital staff found no record of them Monday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
PAMCANI, OSHA form alliance Jul 4, 2008
Other members are Doug Flader, Flader Plumbing ng Co. of Vernon Hills; Fred Kline, Keystone Mechanical Industries Inc., Northbrook; Chris Buddy, Paul L. Buddy Plumbing ng and Cannonball Mechanical Corp., Aurora; Jerry Yankus, CSP, Yankus Safety Consultants Inc., Woodridge; and Peters, Downers Grove. The alliance programs are designed to establish voluntary cooperative relationships between OSHA and groups committed to safety and health including businesses, trade and professional organizations,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Wave's state foe has area ties Jun 5, 2008
The Raiders barely missed making it to the state finals in the two-class system a year ago, falling to Downers Grove South 2-1 in the super-sectional round. In at least one way, Fonda s team is a reflection of herself. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Airlifted driver remains in hospital Jun 4, 2008
A Sandwich man was airlifted Saturday to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove after he was injured in a one-car accident, local law enforcement officials said. Police said Rod D. Wessels, 47, crashed his car in the north ditch on County Line Road near Sandwich sometime Saturday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Former Bears quarterback acquitted of drunken driving Jun 3, 2008
The Chicago Tribune reported on its Web site Monday night that Judge Jane Mitton ruled prosecutors didn't prove Avellini was drunk on July 10th, 2005, in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. Mitton did fine Avellini $265 for failure to signal a lane change. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Prep softball: Spartans come up short Jun 3, 2008
The 13 runs was the most ever scored in a state title game, breaking the previous record of 11 set by Moline against Downers Grove South in the 2006 Class AA championship game. Olympia ace Kari Leach (31-2) bore the brunt of the Carterville attack. (Pekin Times, IL)
Carolina Volleyball Adds Four To 2008 Class May 21, 2008
Behm is a 5-11 setter from Downers Grove North a suburb of Chicago ... Behm was named to the Downers Grove Reporter all-area team four times and was named to the Sun Times and Chicago Tribune all-state teams as both a junior and senior. (Tarheelblue.com)
dcVAST Names Shalzi as President May 20, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/dcVAST) DOWNERS GROVE, IL UNITED STATES. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (PR Newswire)
IHSA Girls' State Track meet Class AA full results May 17, 2008
5, Lynn Mueller (Sr), Downers Grove South, 16-8 1/2 ... Bridgette Brundidge (Sr), Downers Grove North, ND. ... 6, Michelle Hartnett (Jr), Downers Grove South, 10-3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU grad brings top vaulters to state May 16, 2008
As a former state champion high jumper at Downers Grove North who had moved on to Eastern Illinois, he already had an idea about how to repay his college track coach, Neil Moore, and the EIU program ... When he left Eastern, he went to Downers Grove North as an assistant, where he guided Lanny Dillavou to a state title in 1985, winding his way to Nebraska, where he assisted with sprinters and hurdlers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Alleged ‘Dream Team’ has all the makings of a nightmare in the end game May 16, 2008
Online from West Frankfort, Illinois. Enter city or US Zip. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
How to block gum disease May 10, 2008
DISCOVER CHEWING FOODS: Eating crunchy vegetables can wipe away plaque and stimulate the gums, said Dr. Diane Meyer of Fairview Medical Center in Downers Grove, Ill. EAT RAISINS: You may have heard that raisins cause cavities, but Wu s team found that compounds called phytochemicals found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
William R. McManaman Named Chairman of AMCORE Financial, Inc. May 7, 2008
In addition, he had been the Audit Committee's designated financial expert and relinquished that role when he became CEO. McManaman's experience includes senior financial and strategic positions, including CFO, at such firms as the Brunswick Corporation, Chicago; Dean Foods, Chicago; First Health, Downers Grove, IL; Aurora Foods, St. Louis, MO; and Ubiquity Brands, Chicago. "AMCORE has a solid senior management team in place. I trust that my background and experience as a longtime Board member... (PR Newswire)
Leman, McDonnell Earn Big Ten Medal of Honor At Scholar-Athlete Banquet May 2, 2008
Gymnastics *** WINNER *** Freshman Laura DeBruler (Downers Grove, Ill. Volleyball Sophomore Aja Evans (Chicago, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Panthers Add Five To Recruiting Class Apr 23, 2008
During his senior season, he also earned spots on the all-tournament teams at the Downers Grove North and Plainfield North tournaments. "Ryan is a very versatile player who can play both inside and out," Jeter said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
NIU, ND play at Cell to benefit victims of tragedy Apr 17, 2008
NIU catcher Justin Behm, who lives in Downers Grove, said NIU students appreciated the support that poured in from people off campus. "The whole situation was tough ... but the support around Chicagoland and even around the nation was great," Behm said. (ESPN -- College Sports)
The Fugitive: The Obama Files Continue Apr 10, 2008
The second is most likely Mr. Alsammarae s KCI Engineering Consultants of Downers Grove, Illinois. In other words, the Minister of Electricity Alsammarae awarded a lucrative contract to his own company as well as to Mr. Rezko. (Human Events Online)
State Sen. Rutherford, a man who likes a bit of adventure, to speak at Lincoln Day event Mar 30, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - News. Sunday, March 30, 2008. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Outside hitters forming formidable 1-2 punch Mar 29, 2008
The native of Downers Grove is not about to stand pat on her year one success. "I'm trying to become a more vocal leader, not just in leading by example. I've been working a lot on trying to be a bigger and more solid blocker. ". (Fightingillini.com)
Illini named Academic All-Big Ten Mar 29, 2008
SO Kinesiology Downers Grove, Ill. SO Business Champaign, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Two Sears "Modern Homes" in downtown Mar 28, 2008
In Illinois, Downers Grove has 27 and Aurora has documented 136 homes. In 1918, Standard Oil purchased 156 homes for their operations in Carlinville, Illinois. (Madison County Record, AL)
Births Announced Mar 25, 2008
Maternal grandparents are Frank and Carol Harzheim of Downers Grove. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Sharon Domyancich of Moline. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Cowley cultivates popular program Mar 23, 2008
The high school competition naturally spawned interest in a high level of play, but for players like DeKalb junior varsity coach Jen Hammarberg a top four IHSA singles finisher as a senior at Downers Grove North the cost of that interest can become too high. She trained with the U.S. National Team while attending NIU, but after starting her teaching in DeKalb, she decided she had to give that up. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Tarble opens show featuring award-winning work from EIU Mar 8, 2008
In addition to the exhibition award recipients the following students entries make up the 2008 All-Student Show: Sarah Altenburg (Oak Lawn), Jillian Benoit (Kankakee), Christopher D. Bierman (Teutopolis), Tabitha Brown (Effingham), Michael C. Caifano (Chicago), Lauren Curta (Downers Grove), Alice Ellsworth (Clinton), Katherine S. Fisher (Normal), Lisa Freund (O Fallon), Danielle Halpin (Carol Stream), Brittney Hanley (Toledo), Sara Huber (Fithian), Jamie Kemp (Chatham), Jason Kohlmann... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bryan Mullins named to Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete team Mar 7, 2008
00 Finance Downers Grove (Ill. High Josh Young, Drake So. (Siusalukis.com)
Illinois notebook: O'Donnell creating life outside football Mar 5, 2008
O'Donnell, a Parade All-American as a Downers Grove South senior, never investigated his stock in the NFL draft, he said. According to a draft analyst, O'Donnell would have been a lower-round draft pick or a free-agent signee. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Second-to-last victim released from hospital Feb 27, 2008
Maria Ruiz-Santana, 20, was released Monday from a hospital in Downers Grove, doctors said. More than 20 pellets from a single shotgun blast hit her in the chest, head and neck, and she underwent five hours of surgery. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
First Day of Classes After NIU Shooting Feb 27, 2008
Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson contributed to this report from Downers Grove. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Students return to traumatic campus Feb 27, 2008
" University President John Peters said a Sunday night memorial at the school's Convocation Center - attended by more than 12,000 people - marked the end of the university's mourning period. He said he has talked to students and they say they're ready to move on together. "They do need each other, and they do want each other," Peters said early Monday. Faculty still didn't quite know what to expect, but said they are prepared for the students to continue to grieve, with hundreds of volunteer... (San Francisco Chronicle)
NIU Students Return to Campus After Deadly Shooting Feb 26, 2008
One of students most seriously wounded in the attack, Maria Ruiz-Santana, was to be released Monday from a hospital in Downers Grove, doctors said. More than 20 pellets from a single shotgun blast hit her in the chest, head and neck, and she underwent five hours of surgery. (Fox News)
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: AMCORE CEO Ken Edge announces immediate retirement Feb 26, 2008
McManaman, 60, has held a number of senior executive roles for companies such as Brunswick Corp., Dean Foods and Ubiquity Brands in Chicago, Aurora Foods of St. Louis, and First Health of Downers Grove. "I have had a long and memorable career here at AMCORE. I had originally contemplated working longer, but felt that I have now accomplished the things I had hoped to achieve," Edge said in a news release. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Human remains found in snow and ice Feb 22, 2008
- Workers clearing brush near the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove discovered human remains beneath the ice and snow. Police say the DuPage County coroner's office determined the remains were human, but they were unable to tell the age, race and gender. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bryan Mullins named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Feb 22, 2008
A guard for the Southern Illinois men's basketball team, Mullins, a junior from Downers Grove, Ill. averaged 14. (Siusalukis.com)
Friends plan fundraiser for family of kidnapped businessman Feb 20, 2008
The event will be held Saturday in Jeff Ake's hometown of Downers Grove, Ill. by a childhood friend who was also Ake's college roommate. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Student, slain by gunman, tried to protect girlfriend Feb 20, 2008
At Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Maria Ruiz Santana, 20, remained in serious condition and Sherman Yau, 20, remained in fair condition. The condition of an unidentified victim at Rockford Memorial Hospital could not be updated. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NIU shooting victim from Cicero laid to rest Feb 19, 2008
4:27 PM CST, February 18, 2008. Her family called her a princess; friends remembered her bright, shining smile. (Chicago Tribune)
Last NIU shooting victim treated at Kishwaukee leaves hospital Feb 19, 2008
Maria Ruiz Santana, 20, was in serious condition at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Hospital officials said they do not know when she will be released. (Chicago Tribune)
Still hope for area wrestlers Feb 17, 2008
Poyner will face Ben Apland of Downers Grove South in the semifinals today. Apland comes into the match with a perfect 42-0 record on the season, while Poyner is 30-2. (Pekin Times, IL)
Gunman kills 5, self in geology class at Northern Illinois University Feb 16, 2008
Seventeen or 18 were taken to hospitals in DeKalb, Rockford and Downers Grove. Five were in critical condition at 9:30 p.m.. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Former Student Guns Down 5 in Attack at Northern Illinois University; Kills Self Feb 15, 2008
One male died at OSF St. Anthony's in Rockford and three were taken to Good Samaritan in Downers Grove. The shooting took place about 3 p.m. and was over in an instant. (Fox News)
MAN OPENS FIRE AT N. ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Feb 15, 2008
"Katie Wagner, a student who was inside the classroom, told CBS 2 that there were 70 students inside room 101 at Cole Hall when the shooting happened. She said the gunman entered from a side door near the front of the lecture hall and started to fire shots.She described the gunman as white, tall, skinny and wearing a black tee shirt - and maybe something red.She said she went to the ground immediately and just started staring at the floor.Most of the victims were rushed to Kishwaukee Hospital... (The Drudge Report)
Local students at NIU shocked by shooting Feb 15, 2008
Injured students were taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital, Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford and Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Updates on the condition of the injured students were being posted periodically at Kishwaukee Community Hospital's Web site. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Western stays close to home with largest class Feb 11, 2008
DB Westmont (Downers Grove South). Comments. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Bryan Mullins named to Academic All-District team Feb 9, 2008
86 Social Studies/Economics , Southern Illinois, Jr., Downers Grove, Ill. 4. (Siusalukis.com)
STEPHEN FRANCIS ORACKO, 80, Feb 6, 2008
He was the Athletic Director of Downers Grove North for 21 years ... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joanne Oracko Scholarship Foundation at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
How to read seed packets the right way Feb 3, 2008
And there s no one key: The only standard is that there s no standard, says Nona Koivula, executive director of the National Garden Bureau, a trade association in Downers Grove, Ill. Here are some tips to help you crack the seed-starting code. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Board will learn lesson if the referendum fails Jan 28, 2008
eledteacher wrote on Jan 27, 2008 10:29 AM:" Jack, Have you researched communities with multiple high schools and the feelings students have for those in the other schools? I grew up in Downers Grove. I went to Downers Grove North and the rival b/w us and South led to bad feelings. These bad feelings were evident beyond the school walls or the playing fields. It eventually led to the two not playing each other. I'm no longer in touch w/my home town so not sure how things have changed. Just food... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
