Performer Dee Dee Bridgewater has a spiritual connection to jazz legend Billie Holiday. At first, it was unsettling for Bridgewater — until she embraced it. Now, she celebrates the infamous “Lady Day” in her own way and in her own voice. Bridgewater performs “To Billie With Love: A Celebration of ‘Lady Day’” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Downers Grove police have arrested a Berwyn man suspected of a burglary in the village who could be connected to a string of burglaries last month.

The DuPage County Health Department will offer free HIV screenings from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14 at Wheaton's St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave.

EDITORIAL
THE ISSUE
Downers Grove officials have been slow to consider making changes to a sign ordinance passed in 2005.
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Amending the ordinance would help some businesses, so the village should make this issue a priority.
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Officials with Maercker School in Westmont have been pleased so far with the results they’ve had implementing a program called Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports. The program gives students a new perspective on student behavior expectations by focusing on three key words —  “respect,” “responsible” and “safe.” Do you think a program like this would work well in your school?

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As Illinois student performance standards get tougher each year, more schools are falling short of the mark, according to statewide report cards released this week.

A draft report for Total Community Development 3 is shedding some insight on what might be the top priorities for Downers Grove in the future.