Among the project highlights will be a new playground chock-full of features, plus amenities that add shade at various sites in the park.

Students from eleven area high schools will compete in the Student Silent Film Festival, a film competition where area students create original motion pictures that contain no sound.

Downers Grove Historical Society presentation to explore Israel Blackburn’s life

The Downers Grove First United Methodist will hold an MLK pizza and potluck event on Monday

Good Samaritan critical care nurse Meghan Schick is the winner of a prestigious Nurse of the Year Award

Hope’s Front Door offers resources to assist the challenges faced by members of community members throughout the year

American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove collected a donation of surplus promotional clothing from Minerva Promotions Dec. 19 for distribution among individuals in need throughout the area.

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club demonstrated its generosity this holiday season by making $8,500 in donations to local organizations in November and December.

Downers Grove North’s cross country and track athlete Ben Silver, Class of 2011, will be one of four inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.