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June 27, 2025
Shaw Local

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Illinois Construction Hike For Hope confronts industry suicide crisis

Illinois Construction Hike For Hope confronts industry suicide crisis

The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host the inaugural Illinois Construction Hike for Hope at 10 a.m. June 28, at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove

By Kevin Newberry●
June 25, 2025 at 8:48 am CDT

Midwestern University recognized as a Carnegie Research University

Midwestern University recognized as a Carnegie Research University

Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus has been recognized as a Carnegie Research University

By Kevin Newberry●
June 20, 2025 at 12:01 pm CDT

Fitness and friendship. Clients, colleagues remember the life of Downers Grove Park District trainer Pete Wilt

Fitness and friendship. Clients, colleagues remember the life of Downers Grove Park District trainer Pete Wilt

Pete Wilt will be missed by those he trained as well as his colleagues at the Downers Grove Park District's fitness center

By Steve Metsch●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Downers Grove’s annual Rotary Grove Fest kicks off Thursday

Downers Grove’s annual Rotary Grove Fest kicks off Thursday

Downers Grove’s annual Rotary Grove Fest kicks off on Thursday in the downtown area

By Cathy Janek●
June 19, 2025 at 9:36 am CDT

District 58 names three new administrators

District 58 names three new administrators

The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education recently appointed three candidates to fill administrative positions.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 18, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT

Residents express opposition to proposed day care center near Downers Grove

Residents express opposition to proposed day care center near Downers Grove

A group of residents who live in an unincorporated area west of Downers Grove are protesting a daycare center proposed for Maple Avenue near their neighborhood

By Cathy Janek●
June 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers

Sudden closing of Emmett’s Brewing Co. in Downers Grove surprises longtime customers

A staple in the downtown Downers Grove restaurant community has closed its doors after two decades

By Cathy Janek●
June 10, 2025 at 5:15 pm CDT

‘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

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