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A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured when he was hit crossing Route 53 in Lisle Monday evening.
Manhattan Project scientist, Downers Grove resident to speak at Downers Grove Public Library Foundation fundraiser
The Downers Grove Moose Lodge Cruise Night was held on Friday, July 19, 2024.
The Downers Grove Fire Department was recognized with a Good Samaritan Hospital award for excellence in the delivery of emergency
Three Downers Grove residents recieve 2024 scholar-athlete awards at Montini Catholic High School
Chicago-area U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia on Friday added their voices to the growing chorus of Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign
A Downers Grove woman who was the office manager for a retail shop that specialized in medical equipment and prosthetics is facing federal health care fraud charges.
A 39-year-old man was charged Monday night with two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery following an incident in Downers Grove, authorities said.
Members of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Downers Grove have been hard at work tending the vegetable garden behind the church. The produce is donated to food panties in the community
The annual Downers Grove Garden Walk is set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p..m. July 13
Elizabeth McDonald has been named assistant principal of Herrick Middle School in Downers Grove
Downers Grove's annual Sidewalk Sale is set for late July
The Downers Grove Fourth of July Parade traveled through the village on Main Street on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Montini recently recognized its 2024 St. John the Baptist De La Salle award recipients
An exhibit at the Downers Grove History Museum features the Sears Kit Homes in the community
American Legion Post 80 names new press contact
A Downers Grove man was sentenced to two years probation after admitting guilt to money laundering allegations linked to reported prostitution at a Lombard hotel.
Anderson’s Bookshop employee Kathleen March has started The Banned Book Club, which will hold its first meeting in July
Kathleen March of Joliet has worked 23 years at Anderson’s Bookshop in Downers Grove where she has started a club focused on banned books.
The Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien hosted a Paw Patrol party for kids and their parents on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Don't want to grill on July 4? Check out these suburban restaurants that are open for dining on Independence Day.
Eighteen suburban eateries landed on the annual list that rewards restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
There's no shortage of parades and festivities to attend to celebrate Independence Day in DuPage and western Cook counties.
Downers Grove Historical Society will sponsor a tour of Avery Coonley School on July 24
Several local athletes earn gold at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Rotary GroveFest makes returns to downtown Downers Grove June 20-24
The Downers Grove Park District’s Adventure Falls Sprayground at McCollum Park was busy with kids and adults trying to cool off on Friday, June 14, 2024.
The registration deadline to participate in the Downers Grove Independence Day Parade is Monday
Downers Grove is seeking applicants for its many boards and commissions
Montini grad from Downers Grove receives scholarship
Teachers union reaches collective bargaining agreement with District 58
A new principal has been selected for Herrick Middle School in Downers Grove
Two Montini students garner recognition for achieving Eagle Scout rank
Downers Grove celebrated Pride Fest with a parade, music, games and food at Fishel Park in Downers Grove on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
The cameras were rolling Saturday at the John Deere Historic Site as two old time “base ball” teams met up with modern-day TV coverage. The Oregon Ganymedes played the DuPage County Plowboys under partially cloudy skies and mild temperatures as the event was live-streamed.
District 58 will hold Sneak Preview sessions at its middle schools for incoming seventh graders
District 58 schools relocate six offices during construction
Live music, crafts and a costume contest and parade for pets and people are just some of the activities on tap for this year’s Pride Fest in downtown Downers Grove.
A Child Safety Expo was held at Lakeview Junior High in Downers Grove Saturday June 1, 2024.
Incoming 7th grade students at Herrick and O’Neill middle schools are invited to get to know their middle school in preparation for the 2024-25 school year.
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 honors 14 retirees
Downer Grove Summer Concert Series returns to Fishel Park
Overnight lane closures and weekend-long full ramp closures and detours, are scheduled to begin for ramp repair and improvements at the Roosevelt Road Interchange on I-355 in Lombard.
Community High School District 99 has named 99 a new chief technology officer and dean of students Downers Grove South High School
Several ceremonies, parades and events are planned throughout DuPage County on Memorial Day, here is what some area municipalities will be doing to honor the occasion and remember the fallen.
The Downers Grove North Class of 2024 was celebrated during a graduation ceremony at the school on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
The Class of 2024 graduated at Downers Grove South High School on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
A GoFundMe has been created for the family of a Downers Grove woman killed last week in a hit-and-run accident.
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 recently named its Distinguished Service Award winners
People to serve as books in upcoming Downers Grove Public Library program