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November 2025

Happy Thanksgiving
Counting the blessings of life in Downers Grove
 • Elaine Johnson
Perspective A.M.
Downtown festivities, defending democracy and celebrating with Greener Grove
 • Elaine Johnson
Village Council to Consider Proposal to Monitor ICE, Border Patrol on Public Property
The Public Art Program and Priority Action Item updates also are up for discussion at tonight's meeting
 • Elaine Johnson
Flashback: A $4.5 Million Budget Shortfall, a Split Council and Disgruntled Residents Made for a Painful FY 2010 Budget Season
Deep cuts, significant tax increases and a "core services" approach kept Downers Grove in the black 16 years ago. But not without lasting impacts.
 • Elaine Johnson
Village Council Tackles Proposed FY 26 Budget
Discussions will continue in advance of a December vote to adopt the $66.5 million spending plan
 • Elaine Johnson
Village Council Awards 6-Year Solid Waste Contract to Republic Services
The company, which has served Downers Grove since 2008, was chosen over Illinois-based LRS after two months of discussion
 • Elaine Johnson
Perspective A.M.
Food pantries respond to SNAP cutoff, a Pumpkin Smash and a Holiday Bazaar
 • Elaine Johnson
Village Council Continues to Debate New Solid Waste Contract
The decision could come as soon as tonight's meeting
 • Elaine Johnson

October 2025

Perspective A.M.
Walk a labyrinth, weigh in on the new DGPL director and sign up for the Grove Express
 • Elaine Johnson
Perspective A.M.
Downtown Halloween events and a special screening of 'Will & Harper' at the Tivoli
 • Elaine Johnson
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