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Community Scene: Westmont Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to Westmont: a tight-knit community of hard-working business owners and an intimate downtown of familiar faces. At least, that’s how Chamber of Commerce President Becky Rheintgen sees it. Rheintgen,…
Read MoreAWE Autumn
Oktoberfest Sponsored by the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Friday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Oktoberfest,…
Read MoreMoose Cruise Nights
Photos by 726 Visuals Through September 1, downtown Downers Grove will host classic car shows that feature old favorites and new cars alike. The Moose Cruise nights, sponsored by the…
Read MoreSummer Concert Series
Photos by 726 Visuals Attendees enjoyed a night of fun at the free live summer concert on June 6th sponsored by the Downers Grove Park District. Chicago Tribute Anthology played…
Read MoreGrand Finale: Downers Grove North band director Brayer Teague will leave a lasting legacy when he retires
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos courtesy of Brayer Teague For District 99 students, school will soon be out for the summer, but for Downers Grove North High School’s longtime band…
Read MoreA Garden-variety Group: The Garden Club of Downers Grove is anything but ordinary
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos by Carolina Menapace For nearly a century, The Garden Club of Downers Grove has been growing plants – and a community of gardeners. Established by…
Read MoreChief of Police Michael DeVries
Leading a dedicated team to serve our community Photos courtesy of the Village of Downers Grove In honor of National Police Week in May, Anne Healy, Associate Publisher, catches up…
Read MoreA Musical Mentor: Band alumni weigh in on how Teague’s teaching inspired them to pursue careers in music education
Carolyn (Hitz) Cansler DGN Class of 1995 Director of Bands, Griffin Middle School – Frisco, Texas THEN: “Brayer was a bright, positive, energetic addition to the band program when he…
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