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Glen Ellyn Week in Review: Five Days Without Power During Excessive Heat, Man Hangs Himself Near Roosevelt
Here's a quick look at this week's newsmakers.

Traveling by car through Glen Ellyn is difficult today because of the many downed trees and power lines after Sunday's storm. Here's a list of road closures.
Many Glen Ellyn area residents are still without power after Sunday's storm, temps are expected to rise.
A severe thunderstorm whipped through Glen Ellyn leaving numerous downed trees and power lines.
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A man took his life near the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Blanchard Street around 7 a.m. Thursday, officials say.
A majority of residents could be back online by Wednesday, July 4, says ComEd officials.
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Natural gas generators are sparing homeowners the agony of losing power and their cool during this summer's many storms.
Did you experience fallen branches or downed trees after Sunday's storm? Morton Arboretum experts offer tips on clearing up the mess.
Check out this luxury living in Glen Ellyn.
ComEd reminds residents restoration could take a few days.
Glen Ellyn will go forward with the summer's holiday events.
Obituaries and memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
As temperatures reach 102 Thursday, ComEd expects to have all remaining outages back online.
Checkout the new signage that adorns the central business district.
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning until 4:45 p.m.
If your power is still out, village officials encourage you to call ComEd immediately.
Local Editor Samantha Liss is leaving her post on Wednesday.
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