Jeff’s Bagel Run is officially open in Downers Grove, bringing freshly baked, scratch-made bagels and a warm community spirit to the heart of town. Owners Drew Lessaris and JD Dougherty are thrilled to welcome neighbors, friends, and visitors into their newest location and share their love for authentic bagels made fresh daily.
Midwestern University proudly announces the appointment of Brianne N. Hobbs, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, as the new Dean of the Chicago College of Optometry (CCO). Dr. Hobbs brings to the position an extensive and distinguished record of academic leadership, clinical expertise, and a long-standing commitment to excellence in optometric education.
DuPagePads, a pioneering organization dedicated to ending homelessness in DuPage County, is thrilled to welcome three new community members to its Board of Directors.
The Downers Grove Historical Society will honor longtime community leader Lisa Rasin for her decades of dedicated service at a special celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the James Henry Breasted Auditorium at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.
The Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL) is proud to announce that Jade Parks, Teen Program Coordinator, has been recognized as the Illinois Library Association’s Young Adult Library Professional of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding service to young adults by creating and implementing library programs and services that identify and meet needs in their community.
The Downers Grove Public Library is proud to announce Julie Milavec, Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), as the recipient of the Illinois Library Association’s Librarian of the Year award for 2025. This prestigious award celebrates Milavec’s lifelong commitment to the profession, her many professional accomplishments, and her dedication to libraries and the communities they serve.
Team up and get ready for a fun-filled opportunity to play together as a community while making a real difference during the 23rd annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness, an event dedicated to raising needed support for DuPagePads!
Sola Salons Downers Grove proudly marked its one-year anniversary with a lively open house event, welcoming tenants, their families, friends, and members of the community. The celebration honored a successful first year in business and showcased the vibrant culture that has flourished within the salon studios.
The OCD & Anxiety Center, a leading mental health practice with locations in Oak Brook, Orland Park, and Marietta, Georgia, is proud to announce that its clinical team recently completed months of specialized training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), an evidence-based approach for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the heart of Downers Grove will once again beat strongly with love, hope, and community as Ben’s Memorial Mile returns to Fishel Park and the streets of Downers Grove. This vibrant, family-friendly festival and race honors the life and legacy of Ben Silver, Downers Grove North High School graduate, accomplished […]