Jim Toth
Upon his arrival in Downers Grove in 2015, Toth swiftly immersed himself in the activities of the Historical Society. Soon thereafter he was on the Board of Directors. His keen awareness of […]
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Library Named Historic Site of the Year
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce it has chosen the Downers Grove Library as its “Historic Site of the Year.” This year was specially chosen as 2025
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Now available: “Change: A Warming Warning”
The Inspiring Story of Dr. Dieter Gruen You can now see Jim Toth’s compelling NODE Films production: Change: A Warming Warning. The film chronicles the extraordinary life and work of Dr.
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Historic Home Program recognizes SIX new homes!
This year is off to an incredible start, with six historic homes already recognized through the Downers Grove Historic Home Program! The Downers Grove Museum staff and Historical Society Historic
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Stepping Up to the Plate
Historical Society Explores Baseball’s Past at Member Meeting The Baked Apple provided a warm and welcoming setting for the Downers Grove Historical Society’s member meeting on Sunday, March 23. Attendees
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2025: Ken Lerner
Downers Grove Historian of the Year for 2025 Ken Lerner, born in 1956, was raised in Park Forest, Illinois, by his father, a chemist at Argonne National Laboratory, and his
2025: Ken Lerner
The Downers Grove Historical Society is pleased to announce that Ken Lerner has been selected to be the Downers Grove Historical Society’s 2025 Historian of the Year. Ken lives a