Village Of Downers Grove
Recent News About Village Of Downers Grove
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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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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.
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Downers Grove approves new Historic Preservation Ordinance
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.
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Downers Grove council approves Aggregate Tax Levy
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.
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Downers Grove Environmental Concerns Commission meeting Thursday
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.
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Downers Grove Transportation and Parking Commission meeting Wednesday
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.
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Downers Grove Council to meet on Tuesday; web comments on agenda welcome
The Village of Downers Grove will hold its regular public council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers.
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Downers Grove Village Plan Commission meeting tonight
The Downers Grove Village Plan Commission will meet in the Village Council Chambers today at 7 p.m.
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Downers Grove to host ComEd town hall meeting Thursday
Downers Grove will host a ComEd town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Public Works Building, 5101 Walnut Avenue.
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Downers Grove releases draft report on effort to preserve historical landmarks
The Village of Downers Grove released a draft report with guidance on bolstering the number of properties that are designated as historical landmarks, thereby avoiding the loss of buildings that are architecturally significant to the community. The report was done by the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) and the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Historic Preservation.
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Downers Grove sets final Architectural Design Review Board meeting
The Downers Grove Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Historic Preservation will hold its final meeting Wednesday in the public works facility.