Downers Grove
Recent News About Downers Grove
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60516?
There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60516, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.
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Republican Mazzochi to face Democrat Caffrey in November election
Republican Deanne Mazzochi is set to face off against Democrat Jim Caffrey in the 47th House District in November’s general election as a reform platform candidate.
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CHSD 99 residents to vote on $136.6 million bond funding
Community High School District 99 (CHSD) is asking voters to approve a proposed $136.6 million in bonds that the district says will fund its master facility plan (MFP), which includes building repairs, security enhancements and school enhancements such as air conditioning units for classrooms.
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October brings another round of Republican fundraising, fun in York Township
For many, the fall season means apple cider, carving pumpkins and raking up leaves.
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Samantha J. and Victor M. Gurrola acquire 4551 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove
On Sept. 11, 2017, Samantha J. and Victor M. Gurrola purchased a home at 4551 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove from Lucy S. Clements and David Russo for $210,000.
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Analysis: Downers Grove home prices up 25 percent over past decade; Property tax rates fell to 3.03 percent
Throughout Downers Grove, home prices took a rose between 2011 and 2015, a BlockShopper analysis showed.
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DuPage GOP fills fall with fundraisers, food events
Food and fundraising will be the focus of several upcoming events put on by the DuPage County Republican Party, according to the group's latest newsletter.
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DuPage GOP maintains pivotal role in state government, local chairman says
The more things change, the more they stay the same, DuPage GOP Chairman Brian Krajewski said in a recent press release.
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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:
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Fredk A. and Richard Dallman sell 5611 Carpenter St., Downers Grove for $1.21M
On July 14, 2017, Providence R E Group LLC purchased a home at 5611 Carpenter St., Downers Grove from Fredk A. and Richard Dallman for $1,209,000.
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Unpaid fines for Downers Grove-based campaign committee totaled $2,450 in January 2017
One campaign committee in Downers Grove has overdue fines amounting to a total of $2,450, records obtained by the Dupage Policy Journal show.
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Analysis: DuPage County fire, police pension funds paid $132 million, lost $7 million on investments in 2016
Sixty-five of the 66 DuPage County police and fire pension funds paid out a total of $132,496,530 in benefits to 2,355 retirees and inactive recipients in 2016 while losing $7,568,241 on their investments, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the funds' mandated financial filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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Bellock labeled best by Illinois anesthesiologists group
The Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA) cited Rep. Patti Bellock's (R-Hinsdale) work on patient safety legislation and other health care initiatives in naming her "Legislator of the Year" recently.
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DuPage GOP sends out early recruiting call for 2018 elections
Chairman Brian Krajewski is calling on area conservatives to join the DuPage Republican Party as it begins work on the 2018 election, which will feature several prominent and critical races, according to the group's newsletter.
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Teacher's union members vying for control of Downers Grove school board
Two former teachers’ union presidents have launched campaigns to capture seats on the Downers Grove Grade School District 58 school board.
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Downers Grove ranked 494th in state in lottery ticket sales for January 2016
The Village of Downers Grove had the 494th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of January 2016 -- up 19 spots from its December ranking.
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Downers Grove school board candidates raise some eyebrows
Like any good teacher, Greg Harris appears capable of challenging his listeners -- but this time, they are quite a bit older than usual.