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DOWNERS GROVE – Previously dropped plans to renovate the library, staff lounge and office space at Pierce Downer Elementary School are back on the table after a District 58 board vote Monday.

GLEN ELLYN – In response to the Glen Ellyn District 41 Board of Education's decision to remove "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky from Hadley Junior High classrooms, supporters of the book have started an online petition that asks board members to reconsider.

LEMONT – The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday.

WHEATON – After six months in business, the owners of PostalAnnex+ in Wheaton will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for their business with the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.

GLEN ELLYN – The artwork of Glenbard West High School students will be on display in Glen Ellyn Friday evening.

BOLINGBROOK – For John Wyzkiewicz, beer is more than a beverage. It’s a way of life.

ELMHURST – The Elmhurst Park District invites runners ages 9 to 14 to compete in the Hershey's Track and Field Competition, May 31, for a chance at the national meet in Hershey, Penn.

ELMHURST – Bethel United Church of Christ and Bethel Learning Center members won't be riding on floats during the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade May 27 – they'll be pushing shopping carts full of paper goods.

ELMHURST – An Elmhurst woman is facing one count of healthcare fraud after she allegedly took part in a false Medicare billing scheme.

LOMBARD – About five weeks ago, Lombard's Terrace View Pond had overflowed its banks and spilled into the back yards, font yards and basements of neighbors when six inches of water poured on the town.

LOMBARD – No injuries were reported after the Lombard Fire Department responded to a fire in the unattached garage of a home at 1139 S. Edgewood Ave. on Wednesday night.

RIVERSIDE – Police personnel from Riverside will enforce a zero-tolerance campaign next week when it comes to train safety.

BOLINGBROOK – Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital will host a free discussion on treating knee and shoulder pain June 6.

DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove is analyzing information gathered in the wake of April's flood and plans to make improvements to the stormwater system in 2014, according to the village.

DOWNERS GROVE – Firefighters from Downers Grove and five other departments were able to quickly extinguish a house fire Wednesday at 4427 Pershing Ave., but not before it caused extensive damage to the second level, Downers Grove Fire Department Spokesperson Marsha Giesler said.