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May 14, 2025
Shaw Local

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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

Downers Grove native still on road to COVID recovery

Downers Grove native still on road to COVID recovery

It's been a remarkable, hard-fought recovery for former village commissioner Rich Kulovany.

By Renee Tomell●
April 23, 2025 at 3:59 pm CDT

Downers Grove Village Council offers thanks, praise to outgoing commissioners

Downers Grove Village Council offers thanks, praise to outgoing commissioners

Members of the Downers Grove Village Council Tuesday lauded outgoing commissioners Danny Glover and Greg Hose who are stepping down from the council

By Bob Rakow●
April 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Adventure Falls Sprayground resident season passes on sale

Adventure Falls Sprayground resident season passes on sale

Resident season passes are on sale for the Adventure Falls Sprayground in Downers Grove

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 11, 2025 at 2:13 pm CDT

Downers Grove North names next science department chair

Downers Grove North names next science department chair

A new science department chair has been named at Downers Grove North High School

By Kevin Newberry●
April 11, 2025 at 1:43 pm CDT

Choice of summer job is life-changing for Downers Grove North senior

Choice of summer job is life-changing for Downers Grove North senior

Downers Grove North High School senior Colin Finn earned a free ride to college as a recipient of the Chick Evans Scholarship

By Steve Metsch for Shaw Local News Network●
April 10, 2025 at 11:29 am CDT

Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance leaves living legacy in Downers Grove

Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance leaves living legacy in Downers Grove

The members of the Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance are taking a breather after decades of service to Downers Grove and are passing the torch of community activism.

By Renee Tomell●
April 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Gilmartin, Sarver, Roe capture seats on Downers Grove Village Council

Gilmartin, Sarver, Roe capture seats on Downers Grove Village Council

Early returns indicate Chris Gilmartin leads the six-way race for seats on the Downers Grove Village Council

By Bob Rakow●
April 01, 2025 at 10:27 pm CDT
Four-person slate successful in District 99 race

Four-person slate successful in District 99 race

A slate of candidates is leading in the race for seats on the Community High School District 99 Board of Education

By Bob Rakow●
April 01, 2025 at 10:26 pm CDT

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