Friday, December 28, 2012
Darien and Woodridge welcomed a number of new businesses in 2012, said goodbye to a few and honored others for their longtime commitment to the community.
Small business is often said to be the backbone of a community, and in 2012 we saw Darien and Woodridge bring in a handful of new businesses. Of course, with each year we must say goodbye to some local favorites, such as Smashburger this year. Still, it's great to see longtime local businesses honored for their commitment to the community. Here are some of the business headlines from 2012. If we missed any business closings or openings in this article, remind us in the comments section—remember, 365 days is a long time! Also, give a shout-out to your favorite local business by liking its Facebook page! Here's where you can find them: New Business Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe Coming to Darien Card Frenzy Opens in Darien Massage Envy Opens…
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Also, a look at the funeral services for Drew Peterson's mother and a new business that opened in Darien.
Hinsdale South graduate Joshua Holmes, 18, was gunned down in September at the Lake Hinsdale Terrace apartments. Juan Cuellar, who was charged with the murder, went to court in October and denied a five-count murder indictment. He remains held without bond in DuPage County Jail. Man Charged With Murder of Hinsdale South Grad Pleads Not Guilty A Hinsdale South parent filed the district's first curriculum objection in eight years, saying some movies shown in class contained sexual content and obscenities of which he did not approve. The films in question were the Academy Award-winning Brokeback Mountain and American Beauty to be shown as part of a Hinsdale South literature class. Read more about the decision to continue showing the movies…
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Patch chatted with one of the Downers Grove South alums who own this and two other stores in the western suburbs.
*UPDATED October 25 at 4:30 a.m. Two Downers Grove South alums are striving to make healthy living not only a part of their lives, but a part of others' lives as well. Bruce and Laura Krajewski currently operate two Massage Envy locations and celebrated the grand opening of their third location in Darien Wednesday night. Patch chatted with one of the owners to find out a little bit about the business and the people behind the business. Patch: You currently operate Massage Envy franchises in Geneva and Naperville. What was it about Darien that made it the choice for a third location? Bruce Krajewski: My wife lived and grew up about three to four blocks north of there. We both went to Downers Grove South and wanted to get back into the area…
Deb Peterson
7:47 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
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