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June 08, 2025
Shaw Local

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‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

A group of Downers Grove residents used Tuesday's Village Council meeting to chastise commissioners for their behavior at the May 20 meeting when they rejected Mayor Bob Barnett's nomination of Commissioner Martin Tully as mayor pro tem

By Bob Rakow●
June 08, 2025 at 8:23 pm CDT

A day of pride and celebration. DG PrideFest returns to Fishel Park on Saturday

A day of pride and celebration. DG PrideFest returns to Fishel Park on Saturday

The DG PrideFest, featuring food, entertainment, children's activities and community organizations, will be held Saturday at Fishel Park in Downers Grove

By Cathy Janek●
June 04, 2025 at 1:54 pm CDT

Greener Grove works to create a more sustainable Downers Grove

Greener Grove works to create a more sustainable Downers Grove

Greener Grove has grown from a small group of likeminded neighbors to a one of Downers Grove's impactful non-profit organizations in just a few years.

By Kathy Janek●
June 04, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Illinois Tollway connects with local businesses to encourage work on state projects

Illinois Tollway connects with local businesses to encourage work on state projects

The Illinois Tollway aims to connect small, diverse and veteran-owned firms with resources and training that will increase their opportunities to provide goods and services to the Tollway and other government agencies

By Michelle Meyer●
June 01, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

‘A testament to her dedication’. Downers Grove Park District renames rec center in Cathy Mahoney’s honor

‘A testament to her dedication’. Downers Grove Park District renames rec center in Cathy Mahoney’s honor

The Downers Grove Park District on Friday will name the recreation center in honor of long-time commissioner Cathy Mahoney

By Cathy Janek●
May 30, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Mandy Waughop earns Educator of the Year Award in Downers Grove District 58

Mandy Waughop earns Educator of the Year Award in Downers Grove District 58

Resource teacher earns honors for her creativity and tireless dedication in helping students succeed.

By Renee Tomell●
May 27, 2025 at 12:22 pm CDT

Downers Grove council’s mayor pro tem vote not pro-Tully

Downers Grove council’s mayor pro tem vote not pro-Tully

The Downers Grove Village Council Tuesday rejected Mayor Bob Barnett’s appointment of Commissioner Martin Tully to serve as mayor pro tem.

By Bob Rakow●
May 22, 2025 at 12:30 pm CDT

Family celebrates grandparents’ 90th birthdays with installation of Little Free Library at Downers Grove park

Family celebrates grandparents’ 90th birthdays with installation of Little Free Library at Downers Grove park

A family celebrated their grandparents' 90th birthdays by in installng a Free Little Library at Patriots Park in Downers Grove

By Cathy Janek●
May 18, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

New Downers Grove commissioners ‘forged a great friendship’ during campaign

New Downers Grove commissioners ‘forged a great friendship’ during campaign

New Downers Grove commissioners Tammy Sarver and Rob Roe were sworn in on May 6 and are excited to start working as members of the Village Council

By Cathy Janek●
May 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Hope’s Front Door in Downers Grove honors community partners for 25 years of support

Hope’s Front Door in Downers Grove honors community partners for 25 years of support

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club and the First Congregational United Church of Christ were honored recently for their support of Hope's Front Door.

By Cathy Janek●
May 05, 2025 at 2:52 pm CDT
Downers Grove police investigate armed robbery on 75th Street

Downers Grove police investigate armed robbery on 75th Street

Downers Grove police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Friday in the 1600 block of 75th Street.

By Bob Rakow●
April 27, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Decades of historic preservation work earns Ken Lerner Historian of the Year award in Downers Grove

Decades of historic preservation work earns Ken Lerner Historian of the Year award in Downers Grove

Ken Lerner will be recognized April 30 at the Downers Grove Historical Society's Historian of the Year

By Cathy Janek●
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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Glenbard West continues run of excellence, places runner-up to Marist at state


Photos: Benet vs. St. Francis baseball, Class 3A Kaneland Sectional final

Photos: Benet vs. St. Francis baseball, Class 3A Kaneland Sectional final


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Photos: Downers Grove North vs. Waubonsie Valley baseball, Class 4A Lockport Sectional final


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Young Nazareth group learns from fourth-place showing at Class 2A state tournament


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