DG Residents Push For Sticker Program As Waste Contract Negotiations Continue

At a recent meeting, residents urged commissioners to push for waste stickers, but SOME commissioners want to move forward without them.

Downers Grove Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in DuPage County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Pritzker Signs Bill To Expand Medicaid Coverage

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where he also urged blood donations.

DuPage County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Downers Grove area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Downers Grove Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; DuPage County's unemployment rate increased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Downers Grove Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Hose, Gilmartin, Glover Projected For Downers Grove Village Board

Incumbent Greg Hose was joined by Chris Gilmartin and Danny Glover as projected winners in the village council race.

Downers Grove 2021 Election: Village, School Board Races

Downers Grove voters will head to the polls April 6 to choose members for village council and local school boards.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your DuPage County neighbors.

Downers Grove Posts 'Meet The Candidates' Videos For April Election

The videos will air on also air on DGTV Channel 6 through April 6.

Meet Tammi Karam: Downers Grove Village Board Candidate

Tammi Karam is running for a seat on the Downers Grove Village Board in the 2021 Consolidated Election on April 6.

Meet Greg Hose: Downers Grove Village Board Candidate

Greg Hose is running for a seat on the Downers Grove Village Board in the 2021 Consolidated Election on April 6.

Meet Danny Glover: Downers Grove Village Board Candidate

Danny Glover is running for a seat on the Downers Grove Village Board in the 2021 Consolidated Election on April 6.

Meet Chris Gilmartin: Downers Grove Village Board Candidate

Chris Gilmartin is running for a seat on the Downers Grove Village Board in the 2021 Consolidated Election on April 6

Meet Andrew Pelloso: Downers Grove Village Board Candidate

Andrew Pelloso is running for a seat on the Downers Grove Village Board in the 2021 Consolidated Election on April 6.

Village Offers Voter Information Ahead Of April 6 Election

Early voting begins March 22 in Downers Grove.

Rep. Conroy, Advocates Push DuPage, Other Jails on Treatment Meds

Conroy’s measure comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed against the DuPage County Sheriff’s office by the ACLU of Illinois.

Village Facilities To Reopen In Downers Grove

Village buildings are set to reopen in Downers Grove Jan. 25.

Downers Grove Pays Tribute To Former Mayor Betty Cheever

Cheever died this week; she was the first woman elected to serve as the Mayor of Downers Grove in 1983.

Downers Grove OKs Belmont Bible Church Redevelopment: Report

The redevelopment includes a building that would house a church space and classrooms.

Downers Grove To Move Forward With Ogden Ave. Development

The new retail development will be located at 1111 Ogden Ave.

Downers Grove Votes To Permit Cannabis Sales: Report

The village board voted Tuesday in favor of permitting medical and recreational cannabis businesses.

Downers Grove Village Buildings Closed To Public Due To Pandemic

Residents can still conduct village business online during the closure.

DuPage County Approves $2.5M In Relief Funding For Restaurants

The DuPage County Board has authorized $2.5 million in relief funding for restaurants and food service establishments.

Zordani: Finances and Behavior Raise Questions About Candidate

Concerns Arise Over Suitability to Represent District 47 in Springfield

Pritzker’s Shameless No Flush No Blush Political Scheme

Governor is Buying Candidate Votes So He Won’t Pay Same Tax He’s Pushing on Illinois

Downers Grove Official Leaving To Take New Job

Official has been with the village government for 13 years.

Ballot Drop Boxes Available In DuPage Co. For November Election

The action comes amid increased concerns about how the U.S. Postal Service will handle an expected record number of mail-in ballots.

Downers Grove Enters Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: Take Our Survey

What do you think about the return of indoor dining, theaters, museums and more?

Downers Grove Develops Police Transparency Plan

The three-pronged plan comes amid recent questions about the police department's operations in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Hundreds March In Black Lives Matter Protest In Downers Grove

"We can't let the momentum die with this," protester Elizabeth Fenech told Patch.

Downers Grove Imposes Curfew; State Of Emergency Issued

The curfew will be in effect from Tuesday night at 8 p.m. until Wednesday at 6 a.m.

Downers Grove Denounces George Floyd's Death, Subsequent Looting

"The Village of Downers Grove unequivocally condemns and denounces the actions of the Minnesota police officer," per a statement.

Downers Grove Closes Village Hall, Part Of Police Station

Village hall and the police station were closed to civilians "out of an abundance of caution" Monday, officials said.

Restore Illinois Plan 'Implementation Is Bad:' Mayor Barnett

"This plan has the real possibility of being a multi-year plan, fatal to many of our local businesses and a disaster to families," he wrote.

Mazzochi, GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

6th Congressional District Primary: Ives Defeats Kinzler

Ives is the projected winner and will face off against Rep. Sean Casten in November.

Downers Grove Mayor Barnett To Present Annual Report

Mayor Barnett will present the annual report at the Village Council Meeting Feb. 18.

Village of Downers Grove Named Green Fleet Leader by Clean Cities

Chicago Area Clean Cities Names Green Leadership Award Winners

Downers Grove Public Works Director To Retire

Public Works Director Nan Newlon will retire after 10 years of outstanding service.