Glen Ellyn Year-In-Review: Top Stories Of 2017

GLEN ELLYN, IL — It's hard to believe 2017 is almost over and whether you are sad to say goodbye or eager to ring in the new year, one thing is clear: a lot happened in 2017. There's no doubt there was a lot of news on the national level, but let's take a look at this year-in-review to reflect on some of the wacky, tragic, and heartwarming moments that shaped Glen Ellyn in 2017.

Gas Station Plan Fuels Lawsuit Against Village of Glen Ellyn, Developers

Plans to build a gas station at Glen Ellyn's historic Five Corners were met with protests and yard signs throughout town. The saga will continue into 2018, as a judge denied a motion to quash the lawsuit in mid-December.

COD Civic Center Agreement Approved By Glen Ellyn Trustees

College of DuPage scored a milestone victory when Glen Ellyn Trustees approved its request to use part of the village's old police station for a business incubator called Innovation DuPage. The decision met with some resistance from those who supported allowing the School District 41 time to draft a proposal to use the building. Officials are hoping to accommodate the school district's request in 2018.

Kellogg Pays $600M For Glen Ellyn Startup RXBar

A pair of Glen Ellyn friends made waves when their successful health bar startup was snatched up by Kellogg for $600 million. The company plans to use the money to move to Chicago and expand its business, so we're eager to see what 2018 hold for these Glen Ellyn entrepreneurs.

Thousands Of Handmade Blankets Made To Keep Shelter Animals Warm

Some of the biggest stories of the year happened quietly, but made a big difference. One of these was a Glen Ellyn woman's quest to keep shelter animals across the nation warm. Linda Kastiel Kozlowski and her team have knitted and crocheted more than 50,000 donation blankets since 2007 and that number keeps growing.

2017 left a lot of memories behind. If you have a story you'd like to share about someone who made a difference in Glen Ellyn in 2017, email lisa.farver@patch.com.

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