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JUNE 18, 2014
Vol. 6 No. 29
downers grove
Court affirms spa license revocations
Licenses initially revoked after prostitution sting by bugle staff
By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter Feeling like an outcast and longing to fit in are problems most people have endured at some point in their lives. But no group can identify more with these common experiences than adolescents. The off-Broadway musical “13” tells the story of a group of students navigating the turbulent time that is middle school, and the Progressive Village Performance Network is bringing the production to Westmont and enlisting the help of area youngsters. “This show is different because there are no adults; it’s all kids,” said Emily Bandza, co-director of PVPN’s production of “13,” which runs June 20 to 22 and June 27 to 29 at Westmont High School.
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www.buglenewspapers.com The Illinois Appellate Court Wednesday/ last week upheld the village of Downers Grove’s decision to revoke the licenses of two health spas where prostitution activity occurred. A three-year court battle concluded June 11 with a unanimous appellate court ruling to uphold the revocation of the business licenses of Ace Health Spa, 1911 Ogden Ave., and King’s Health Spa, 930 Ogden Ave., both in Downers Grove. “The village council and I are extremely gratified that the appellate court has recognized the massage parlor problem and the need for strong enforcement of our ordinances,” Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully said in a press release. “Storefront prostitution operations which >> see court | page 8