Supporters of a proclamation declaring June Pride Month in Downers Grove packed Tuesday's Village Council meeting to oppose a request that the proclamation be discontinued

Members of Naper Pride are expected to turn out at Tuesday’s Downers Grove Village Council meeting to support the village’s LGBTQ+ community following a request two weeks ago to end Pride Month in the village

A request that Downers Grove no longer proclaim June as Pride month in the village has infuriated Commissioner Leslie Sadowski-Fugitt

A request that the Downers Grove Village Council no longer proclaim June as Pride month drew criticism at Tuesday's council meeting

Downers Grove’s Coffee With the Council Saturday will focus on the village’s plans for a public arts program

The Illinois attorney general’s office won’t pursue criminal charges in connection with concerns regarding no-bid contracts through the DuPage County clerk’s office.

The Downers Grove Village Council has taken a step in creating a public art program, tentatively hiring a firm to oversee the process

Flexible amenity areas are coming to Downers Grove now that the Village Council has approved a contract for their construction of in the downtown area

The Downers Grove Village Council on Tuesday is expected to take the next step in bringing public art to the downtown area

A plan to build five flexible amenity areas in downtown Downers Grove appears to have the support of the majority of the Village Council with opponents raising some concerns about cost.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DuPage County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Margaret DeLaRosa: Illinois relies too heavily on property taxes to fund education. I believe in fair taxation that protects working families, small businesses, and homeowners

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recently secured more than $9 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District through government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives

Ellen Corley on a top priority for Congress: To be on the House Oversight committee to get an official Truth and Reconciliation Hearing on all those who colluded with the Epstein cabal’s plan for world domination

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove entered 2026 with a substantial financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to usurp him as the Democratic Party nominee in Illinois’ mostly suburban 6th Congressional District

Skylar Duensing: On day one of my time in office, I will immediately work to lower taxes and make life more affordable, secure our borders and enhance public safety, and promote job growth and American manufacturing. Read Duensing's full questionnaire here

Ian Holzhauer: My top three priorities are mental health and human services, maintaining aging infrastructure, and preserving essential services amid drastic federal cuts. Read Holzhauer's full election questionnaire here