Downers Grove Public Library Director Julie Milavec announces retirement amid controversy
Julie Milavec, the Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), has announced she will retire effective March 2, 2026, after a decade of leadership.
Julie Milavec, the Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), has announced she will retire effective March 2, 2026, after a decade of leadership.
In Downers Grove, a proposal to elect the library board instead of appointing its members has sparked heated debate, exposing political rifts in the community.
The Downers Grove Public Library has announced "storytime" and craft-making events in June that will teach the virtues of homosexuality to children aged 2-6 in the suburb.
Bill Nienburg didn't attend the Downers Grove Village Council Meeting in which he was removed from the village library board. But he sent a letter stating his position.
The village council of Downers Grove will consider a resolution removing a member from the village library board who has clashed with its "progressive" majority.
Columbus Day is Monday October 9 and for many Italian Americans the yearly national holiday now comes with the ignominy of having to fight for their place in American society all over again.
Critics are coming out to highlight the Downers Grove Library Board’s change to its Land Acknowledgment statement criticizing the “Catholic and other Christian churches.”
With the aim of steering the nation back to its spiritual roots, Kirk Cameron and BRAVE Books have been hosting story hours and library visits nationwide, focusing on instilling positive values and moral principles in young minds.
Former Republican candidate for the Illinois House Laura Hois at a recent meeting confronted the Downers Grove Public Library board of directors over its continued relationship with RGW Consulting over its diversity, equity and inclusion consulting contract.
A United State Postal Office inspector noted a letter sent to the Downers Grove Library made to look as a threat from white supremacists is “not viewed as a credible threat.”
GOP Precinct Committeemen District 141 Terry Newsome said the alleged “threats” the Downers Grove Library cited when canceling a highly unpopular drag show event at the library were not credible of from local conservative activists.
A child-oriented “Drag Queen Bingo” event including a live drag performance that was to be held at the Downers Grove Public Library has been cancelled.
Darien resident Noel Manley shared his disappointment with the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL) Board for commencing board meetings with a “land acknowledgment” rather than the Pledge of Allegiance.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) is throwjng his support behind an event in which a cross-dresser will hold a drag show for kids before hosting a Drag Show Bingo to be held at Downers Grove Public Library.
The Downers Grove Library is under fire after it scheduled a drag queen to perform for kids and hold a Drag Queen Bingo.