2016 Top Story Archives
The list of top stories for a specific year are listed below.
- Christmas Tree Collection
- Disorderly Conduct Arrest in Threat to School
- Car Burglary Alert
- Cold Weekend Ahead
- Village Council 2016 Tax Levy Public Hearing
- O'Hare and Midway Aircraft Noise
- Permeable Sidewalk Trial
- Stormwater Costs Will Continue to be Funded by Fee
- Village Receives Award For Financial Reporting Excellence
- Commissioner Candidates Must File Nominating Petitions
- Drug Disposal Saturday for Downers Grove Residents
- New Retail and Residential Space Coming To Maple & Main
- Construction at Forest and Gilbert Begins October 3
- Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14, 2017
- Watch the Local Government Super Retreat
- Read the FY17 Budget Message And Join The Discussion
- Pedestrian Struck by Train
- Attempted Child Luring Investigated by Police; Determined to be Unfounded
- Downers Grove Notices Increase in Flight Traffic
- Scam Alert: Beware of Utility Impersonators
- Village Council Appoints Nicole Walus To Fill Council Vacancy
- Downers Grove, DuPage County, BNSF Collaborate On Railway Emergency Training
- Council Working to Promptly Fill Vacancy Created by Vattimo Resignation
- Commissioner Vattimo Resigns
- Village Council Appoints Marge Earl To Fill Council Vacancy
- Heart Attack and Stroke Awareness: February 21
- Village Receives 13 Applications to Fill Council Vacancy
- Area Police See Uptick in Car Thefts and Burglaries
- Flash Flood Warning
- We Need People to Serve on Boards/Commissions
- Excessive Heat Warning
- Join the National 'Do Not Call' Registry
- A Message Of Thanks From Our Police Department
- Recycling Extravaganza/Amnesty Day
- Comprehensive Plan Ad Hoc Committee Rescheduled
- Police Conduct Death Investigation
- Police Investigate Discharge of a Firearm
- New Water Quality Notifications
- Severe Weather Possible on Wednesday
- Highland Avenue Repairs
- Safety is Our Goal with School Programs
- Coffee with a Cop
- ComEd Smart Meters Coming to Downers Grove
- Sales Tax Reduction Takes Effect June 1, 2016
- Spring Tree Planting
- Barth Memorial Ceremony: May 17
- Village Receives Distinguished Budget Award
- Public Works Open House: June 7
- Child Passenger Safety
- Downtown Recycle Program Begins
- Deputy Chief Gillette Graduates from FBI National Academy
- Native Tree and Shrub Sale
- Village Ready To Assist With Building Permits
- Council to Discuss Plan to Enhance Sales Tax Base on March 22
- Village Saves $1 Million on Bond Refinancing With AAA Rating
- PACE Hearing on Proposed Route Changes
- Weather Alert
- Retiring Your American Flag
- Fairview Avenue Sanitary District Work
- 2015 Annual Report
- Is Your Home a Historic Landmark?
- Facilities Sustainability Plan on May 10 Council Agenda
- Winter Weather: March 2, 2016
- Zika Virus Risk Low in DuPage County
- SWAT Team Training: April 22
- Wind Advisory
- Saturday Prescription Drug Disposal: March 12
- Village Council Meeting Agenda Update: Feb 16, 2016
- Village Offices Open Today
- Person Arrested Not Downers Grove Firefighter/Paramedic
- Constitutionality of Village Sign Ordinance Upheld In Court
- Avoid IRS Scams
- Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
- Join the Stormwater Utility Discussion
- Public Works Crews Pre-Treat Road Salt Stockpile
- Village Receives Sustainability Practices Award
- Prescription Drug Disposal Program
- Mayor Tully Recognized as 2015 Government Leader
- Facilities Sustainability Plan Update
- Cold Weather Info/Warming Centers
- Historic Preservation Easier Than Ever