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The price of local government in 2017: Village of Downers Grove
The Village of Downers Grove budget was $81.99 million for its 2017 fiscal year, or $4,872 per household.
Village Of Downers Grove
Village of Downers Grove is located at 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove.
Recent News About Village Of Downers Grove
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2 offenders paroled in zip code 60515 in August
Two offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 60515, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.
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Offender paroled in zip code 60516 in July
One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 60516, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.
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Who are the Village of Downers Grove's highest-paid employees?
Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the Village of Downers Grove, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:
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Here are the 50 former employees of the Village of Downers Grove receiving the highest annual pension payouts
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:
Real Estate
Analysis: Property taxes rapidly eroding DuPage home values
In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.
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Downers Grove receives Excellence in Financial Reporting award
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).
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Downers Grove Village Council appoints Marge Earl to fill vacancy
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.
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Downers Grove officer graduates from FBI Academy
Downers Grove Chief of Police Kurt Bluder announced Thursday that Deputy Chief Shanon Gillette graduated from the 263rd session of the FBI National Academy.
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Downers Grove Village Council supports Meals on Wheels program
The Downers Grove Village Council discussed a resolution supporting the reinstatement of Meals on Wheels at its Feb. 2 meeting.
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Downers Grove Village Council approves Middaugh Avenue rezoning
The Downers Grove Village Council reviewed zoning ordinances related to changes for property on Middaugh Avenue during its regular meeting on Jan. 12.
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Downers Grove Council to introduce plans for facility improvements
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.
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Downers Grove residents encouraged to participate in early voting
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.
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Downers Grove enhances winter road salt with 'beet juice' additive
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.
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Public works group honors Downers Grove for its sustainability initiatives
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.