Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
DuPage County's COVID-19 community transmission is now at Substantial level per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recommendations issued by the CDC and endorsed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the County advise all persons, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in public indoor settings. Read more...
Child Safety Seat Inspections
Posted by: Public Relations Specialist
Friday, July 30, 2021
Safety seats are most effective when the unit is properly installed in the vehicle, appropriate for the child's age and size, and the child is correctly positioned in the seat. Did you know that 46% of child safety seats are not used or installed properly? Let us help you with your precious cargo.
Police Investigate Public Indecency
On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a report of public indecency. A female jogger reported that she observed a man standing in the area of Maple Avenue and Dunham Road when the man called out to her. Read more...
Police Investigate Suspicious Incident
On Thursday, July 29, 2021 at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a report of an attempted burglary to a first floor apartment in the 5700 block of Walnut Avenue. The suspect in this incident was described as a Black man, approximately 25-30 years of age, 5'09" to 5'11" tall and wearing a light colored shirt and black knit hat, holding what appeared to be a pry tool in his hand. Read more...
Deputy Chief Spinazola Appointed As New Fire Chief
Village Manager David Fieldman has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Scott A. Spinazola to the position of Fire Chief for the Village of Downers Grove, effective Saturday, July 24, 2021. He assumes the role with the retirement of former Chief Jeff Pindelski. Read more...
