Big-time rematches highlight second-round playoff action this weekend. Get in-depth game previews as teams look to advance to the state quarterfinals. Go to FNL.MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM.

The Westmont park District will hold their annual Holly Days Decorating Day,  which organizers said is the unofficial kickoff to the month-long Holly Days Festival in Westmont.

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
The Westmont Village Board recently changed the time from 6 to 9 a.m. when business may start selling alcohol in town.
OUR VIEW
No one offered evidence that early morning drunks are patronizing local establishments, which will be hurt by the new law.
SPEAK UP
Should the Village Board reverse its decision and switch back to the 6 a.m. starting time for selling liquor? Click here to tell us what you think of this. Or e-mail your comments here.

YOUR VIEW
In addition to more-frequent local editorials, our expanded opinions coverage features a forum seeking your take on a key issue being talked about around town. Here's the current topic:

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.

Check out police and fire reports for Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge.