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Congratulations to the winners of our third annual Downtown Downers Grove Architectural Scavenger Hunt. They are: Kristina Vesic Daniel Krzeczkowski Joe Turek Scott Sejnost Answers! Week One answers Week Two […]
Scavenger Hunt a Success! Read More »
The Downers Grove American Legion and VFW Posts honored World War II veteran and businessman John Mochel with a color guard on May 16th to celebrate his 100th birthday. John
Pillar of the community, John Mochel Jr., celebrates 100! Read More »
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
Ballydoyle All draft beer All wine Dirty chips: Irish chips with a blue cheese sauce and a buffalo sauce drizzle Cadence All draft beer House wine Buffalo Chicken Sliders Cellar
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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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.
Now available: “Change: A Warming Warning” Read More »
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
Historic Home Program recognizes SIX new homes! Read More »
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
Stepping Up to the Plate Read More »
