Downers Grove

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

The Harlem Wizards took on teachers in a game of basketball at Downers Grove South High School on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 for a fundraiser.

More than 100 parishioners gathered Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove to both honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and remember that there is more work to be done to fulfill his dream.

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.

Several members of the suburban delegation to Congress won’t attend Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday

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

Upcoming events, celebrations and services throughout DuPage County will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

U.S. Rep Brad Schneider hopes the New Democrat Coalition will be able to collaborate with the Republican majority to shape legislation over the next two years and possibly beyond.

The Downers Grove Park District hosted a FitFest at the district's recreation center on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

Democratic representatives Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten have proposed legislation that would raise the amount of state and local taxes that can be deducted from federal tax returns

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

A Darien woman has pleaded guilty to robbing a woman five years ago in Downers Grove as part of what prosecutors back then called a mini crime spree.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago registered sex offender accused of soliciting and attempting to meet whom he thought was a 13-year-old girl for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts, prosecutors said.

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

Maple Butter Café in Plainfield has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu.

Illinois tollway leaders approved a new $2 billion, seven-year capital program Thursday that includes improvements to trouble spots in Cook, DuPage and Lake counties.

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.

The concert includes an array of vocal and instrumental solos.  In addition, Sinfonietta Bel Canto continues its theme of celebrating Holst’s 150 anniversary.

Santa made an appearance in his gingerbread house on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in downtown Downers Grove.

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.

First Congregational Learning Center hopes to lighten medical expenses for cherished staff member.

The Downers Grove Park hosted the Merry and Bright Victorian Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2024 at the Downers Grove Museum. Patrons were given the opportunity to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Blodgett house and visit with Santa.

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will fund 28 teacher grants totaling more than $30,000 through its 2024-25 Teacher Grants Program.

Two local teens are delivering some holiday cheer to Christmas parties and get-togethers by entertaining the Grinch.

The Village of Downers Grove celebrated the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 with a tree lighting ceremony and appearance by Santa Claus.

Downers Grove students presented the play, "Puffs," at the school Nov. 21, 22 and 23.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

The holiday season begins in downtown Downers Grove with Small Business Weekend from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.

A Darien woman has been charged with committing a hate crime at a Panera Bread restaurant in Downers Grove by yelling at a man wearing a shirt that said “Palestine,” authorities said.

The show will support the charitable projects of the foundation, formed to honor the memory of Downers Grove South High School freshman Evan Melau.

Guitar champion, harp guitarist and composer Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship.

At the Goodman, the 8-year-old impressed audiences last summer playing 4-year-old Tommy in the Broadway-bound “The Who’s Tommy” rock opera.

26 District 58 students were selected to participate in ILMEA music festival

Located in the heart of Downers Grove, Osteria by Capri pays homage to Chef Joey Capri’s birthplace of Calabria, Italy with bold, Southern Italian flavors and handcrafted cocktails.

A workshop for the LGBTQ+ community will be held this this week at the Downers Grove Public Library to help guide individuals on actions they can take in everyday life to advocate for oppressed groups.

A formerly homeless veteran who served overseas in Iraq credited the Family and Friends Homeless Veterans Program in Joliet with helping him get his life back together.

Woodridge's Dick Rooney had a long career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including serving as its chief of pharmacy.

Voters in Downers Grove Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected an advisory referendum asking if video gambling machines should be placed in a limited number of restaurants in the community.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove on Tuesday night bested Republican Niki Conforti of Glen Ellyn to hang onto Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat.

In a 50th anniversary concert, Internationally known artist Walt Strony will perform on the 100-year-old organ at Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.

Incumbent DuPage County Auditor William “Bill” White appears to be heading for a second term in a race that pitted White against the man he unseated in 2020.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove on Tuesday had a narrow lead over Republican energy consultant Niki Conforti of Glen Ellyn in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Now that the polls have closed, Suburban Life is keeping an eye on several races and referendum questions throughout DuPage County

Mary Ellen Young recently was named the recipient of the 2024 Montrew Dunham Award

Jonah Davis, a 14-year-old heart patient from Downers Grove was surprised by Chicago Bears player Cole Kmet, Bears mascot Staley and Jonah’s doctor at Mark’s Card Shop in Downers Grove on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Downers Grove residents get chance to opine on plans for downtown, Fairview Avenue areas

Community members painted windows with Halloween themes throughout downtown Downers Grove on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.