Carpenter Street
What’s In A Street Name? Many of the streets in Downers Grove are named for founders of Downers Grove. Our focus in this article is Carpenter Street, named in honor […]
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May 2024
The Last Time the Cicadas Were Here …
17 years ago, in 2007: George W. Bush was President. Illinois Senator Barack Obama launched his campaign for President. The Tesla Roadster debuted. Apple sold its first iPhone. Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable
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Tivoli Premiere an Impressive Success
On Wednesday evening, over 350 people gathered at the historic Tivoli Theatre to see the newest documentary, The 1846 Blodgett House, by Jim Toth of Node Films. Jim produced the
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May is National Preservation Month
Our mission is to educate our citizens and visitors about the rich history of Downers Grove so there is a desire to preserve it for future generations. We believe that
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