Week in Review: New Business Opens, Runners Take State, Student Achievement Scores Released
A look back at some of the top stories and items of interest over the last week.
Sports
At Glenbard West-Wheaton North Football Game, 1 Family Will Cheer for Both Teams
Joe Marconi is a senior on Glenbard West's football team and his cousin JD Marconi is a senior on Wheaton North. The cousins will face each other Saturday in the IHSA quarter-final game.
Glenbard South's Wold Battles Back to Capture Boys Cross Country State Title
Glenbard South junior John Wold won the Class 2A boys cross country state title and junior Joe Singleton was an all-state sixth as the Raiders finished fifth as a team.
Perez Captures Glenbard West's First Girls Cross Country State Title
Junoir Madeline Perez won the 3A state title and sophomore Lisa Luczak was an all-state sixth as the Glenbard West girls team finished third to earn the program's first state trophy since 1980 while the Glenbard West boys finished 13th
Business
Open for Business: Olive 'n Vinnie's Opens, Oberweis Moves Ahead with New Concept
A new store catering to cooks has opened its doors downtown. Meanwhile, Oberweis continues to move forward with its plans to relocate it's Glen Ellyn store.
Police
Police Blotter: Bike Nabbed, Women Fighting, Stolen Garage Opener
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2
Holiday 2012
Thanksgiving 2012: Planning for the Perfect Holiday Meal
Every week leading up to Thanksgiving Glen Ellyn Patch will share tips and ideas to help you plan for the perfect holiday.
Schools
How Did Glen Ellyn Schools Do on the State Standardized Tests?
Patch put together a searchable database of the percent of students who met or exceeded requirements on Illinois' standardized tests, the ISAT and PSAE. Use it to search for your school or district.
Guest Column: District 87 Has High Expectations For All
David F. Larson, Ed.D. Superintendent Glenbard Township High School District #87 shares views on student achievement.
Election 2012
Election Results: DuPage County Board, Forest Preserve
DuPage County voters elected eight newcomers to the county board, along with the the first Democratic forest preserve commissioner in a decade.
Roskam Re-Elected to 6th Congressional District Seat
Peter Roskam wins the 2012 General Election in Illinois' 6th Congressional District.
The Race for President: How Illinois Voted
What the 2012 ballots in northern Illinois show about President Obama's support at home.
