Crusaders & Panthers

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

By Cynthia Maquet Football is like life. It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority.” This was once said by Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest…

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Focus on the Filmmaker

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

Jim Toth moved to Downers Grove in 2015 and spent 20 years as a creative director in Chicago’s advertising industry. During the coronavirus pandemic, however, he was laid off. While…

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Moose Cruise Nights

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

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…

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Summer Concert Series

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

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…

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Somersaulting into Film Making

By Maureen Callahan | July 1, 2023

A trio of Downers Grove residents found success making children’s films By Maureen Callahan Finding one’s reason-to-be is often a lifelong search. Michael and Lillian Moats and JP Somersaulter- the…

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Ghostlight’s New Home

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

Mayor Bob Barnett (right) joins Ghostlight’s founding partners – William Hunter Evans, Colleen Gibbons, Micki Doherty, Carolina Menapace, and Alex Bahaveolos – at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new space.…

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Snapshot: Davanti Enoteca

By Magazine Staff | July 1, 2023

47 East Chicago Avenue in downtown Naperville www.davantienoteca.com Be transported to the Italian countryside. From the moment you enter Davanti Enoteca in Naperville, guests enjoy an authentic atmosphere that provides…

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