Family of Downers Grove teen, murdered in 1985, begs prison review board to keep killer behind bars

It was a very emotional hearing Tuesday morning as the family of 16-year-old Bridget Drobney tried to convince the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to keep her killer behind bars for the rest of his life.

Family of Downers Grove teen, murdered in 1985, begs prison review board to keep killer behind bars
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It was a very emotional hearing Tuesday morning as the family of 16-year-old Bridget Drobney tried to convince the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to keep her killer behind bars for the rest of his life.

Family of 1985 murder, rape victim attend convicted killer's clemency hearing Tuesday
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The family of Bridget Drobney will attend the clemency hearing for the man convicted of killing their loved one nearly four decades ago. The victim's family hopes to persuade the Illinois Prison Review Board to keep Bridget's killer behind bars.

Casten, Pekau thank voters on Election Day
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Rep. Casten and Orland Park Mayor Pekau have been thanking their supporters as they await the results.

Nancy Pelosi discusses reproductive health care during Downers Grove visit

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten held a roundtable discussion Friday morning on the state of reproductive freedom and women's health care in Illinois.

Downers Grove hosts 'Night at the Firehouse' to promote fire safety

The event – held during National Fire Prevention Week – drew hundreds of people to Fire Station 5 on Wednesday night.

Downers Grove hosts 'Night at the Firehouse'
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To promote fire safety, the Downers Grove Fire Department welcomed residents to their house Wednesday night.

Controversy continues over now-canceled drag show event in Downers Grove
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Drag Queen Bingo, which was scheduled to coincide with National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, was slated to feature a drag queen named Aurora Divine at the Downers Grove Public Library.

Downers Grove Public Library cancels Drag Queen Bingo due to threats

The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.