Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Updated: Friday, November 20, 2020
Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations
Governor JB Pritzker stated, "Today (11/20/20) is the first day of our statewide Tier 3 mitigation efforts. It's pretty simple: stay home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary activity so we can reduce the spread of the virus and give our healthcare workers some relief." The decision to activate Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations comes as cases of COVID-19 have spread exponentially in every region of the state. The statewide positivity rate as well as hospitalizations are at record highs. Read more...
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
Posted by: Communications Director
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
On behalf of the Mayor, Village Council and staff, we wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Holiday Weekend Notes
- VIRTUAL Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 27 at 4:30 p.m.
We are going to miss seeing everyone at our annual Tree Lighting. There will be no in-person event this year due to COVID-19. We want everyone to stay safe and enjoy the holidays, so this year we're bringing the countdown directly to you. Get in a festive mood with some holiday songs and the illumination of downtown's centerpiece.
The virtual countdown and lighting will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor and the Village website at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Read more...
Police Investigate Carjacking
UPDATE November 25, 2020: The Downers Grove Police Department has released a composite sketch of one of the alleged offenders in this investigation. On Monday, November 23, 2020, at approximately 10:40 p.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a report of a carjacking that occurred in the 300 block of Maple Avenue. Read more...
DINE DG- Take Home for the Holidays
How would you like to win a $100 gift certificate to your favorite Downers Grove restaurant while encouraging everyone to support takeout and delivery from restaurants in Downers Grove? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Read more...
WEAR in This Together
See Pierce Downer. Pierce founded Downers Grove. He’s wearing a mask to protect others from COVID-19. Read more...
