Downers Grove
The Helpful Hardware Folks
Though changes abound within the Ace Hardware Corporation, one thing has remained the same for nearly a century: service to customers and community BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos courtesy of…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness: Dr. Sangeetha Venkatarajan
MD, MBA, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatology Associates of Lombard Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
A national movement to raise awareness about the national crisis By Grit2 and Navigate Adolescence Until someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s easy to think…
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 MoreDowners Grove Junior Woman’s Club
In early March, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club hosted its largest fundraiser of the year. The Black & White Gala featured casino tables, raffles, silent auction and music by…
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…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness: Meghan Jacobson, LCSW
Whole Health Counseling Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on the right path. But the choices you…
Read MoreDishing Out
Inside Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen By Abbey Hayes Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen offers a weekly meal service unlike any other. The emphasis isn’t solely on convenience, it’s also about how…
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