Here are the 50 former employees of the Village of Downers Grove receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:
In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Village of Downers Grove a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
The Village of Downers Grove Council recently appointed Marge Earl to fill the vacancy created when David Olsen resigned to accept an appointment to serve as the 81st District State Representative.
Downers Grove Chief of Police Kurt Bluder announced Thursday that Deputy Chief Shanon Gillette graduated from the 263rd session of the FBI National Academy.
The Downers Grove Village Council discussed a resolution supporting the reinstatement of Meals on Wheels at its Feb. 2 meeting.
The Downers Grove Village Council reviewed zoning ordinances related to changes for property on Middaugh Avenue during its regular meeting on Jan. 12.
With the Downers Grove Village Hall and Police Department buildings beginning to show their age, village leaders will introduce a Facility Sustainability Plan at the Village Council meeting on Tuesday.
Residents of Downers Grove who wish to participate in early voting for the March 15 general primary election will have the opportunity to submit their votes in advance this year.
In an effort to increase the efficiency and safety of road-salt use on the village’s icy roads, Downers Grove Public Works crews pre-treated their winter stockpile of road salt late last week with Geomelt 55, a liquid material more commonly known as "beet juice," which counteracts many of the negative effects of road salt.
The Village of Downers Grove was recognized late last week for its commitment to implementing sustainable practices as part of its community culture, as the Suburban Branch of the American Public Works Association honored the village with its 2016 Sustainability Practices Award.
In an effort to streamline the process of designating certain zones for historic preservation, the Village of Downers Grove introduced and approved a new Historic Preservation Ordinance at a recent Village Council meeting.
The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved an Aggregate Tax Levy to fund items that are part of the 2016 budget that was approved in November.
The Village of Downers Grove's Environmental Concerns Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.
The Village of Downers Grove's Transportation and Parking Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Council Chambers.