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Perspective A.M.
Downtown festivities, defending democracy and celebrating with Greener Grove
Nov 21
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Elaine Johnson
1
Village Council to Consider Proposal to Monitor ICE, Border Patrol on Public Property
The Public Art Program and Priority Action Item updates also are up for discussion at tonight's meeting
Nov 18
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Elaine Johnson
3
Flashback: A $4.5 Million Budget Shortfall, a Split Council and Disgruntled Residents Made for a Painful FY 2010 Budget Season
Deep cuts, significant tax increases and a "core services" approach kept Downers Grove in the black 16 years ago. But not without lasting impacts.
Nov 14
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Elaine Johnson
2
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Village Council Tackles Proposed FY 26 Budget
Discussions will continue in advance of a December vote to adopt the $66.5 million spending plan
Nov 12
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Elaine Johnson
2
Village Council Awards 6-Year Solid Waste Contract to Republic Services
The company, which has served Downers Grove since 2008, was chosen over Illinois-based LRS after two months of discussion
Nov 8
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Elaine Johnson
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Perspective A.M.
Food pantries respond to SNAP cutoff, a Pumpkin Smash and a Holiday Bazaar
Nov 8
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Elaine Johnson
1
Village Council Continues to Debate New Solid Waste Contract
The decision could come as soon as tonight's meeting
Nov 4
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Elaine Johnson
1
October 2025
Perspective A.M.
Walk a labyrinth, weigh in on the new DGPL director and sign up for the Grove Express
Oct 28
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Elaine Johnson
Perspective A.M.
Downtown Halloween events and a special screening of 'Will & Harper' at the Tivoli
Oct 21
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Elaine Johnson
4
Flashback: Amnesty Days of Lore
It wasn't environmentally friendly and it wasn't pretty, but the annual garbage extravaganza promised the thrill of the hunt--and the occasional…
Oct 15
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Elaine Johnson
2
Long Range Plan, Priority Action Items on Tonight's Village Council Agenda
The list includes developing a public art program, considering a private tree protection ordinance and bolstering the engagement of village boards and…
Oct 14
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Elaine Johnson
2
Village Council to Continue Discussion on New Solid Waste Contract
The current sticker program could be discontinued in favor of senior citizen discounts, to the chagrin of some residents
Oct 14
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Elaine Johnson
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