Casten Declares Victory In 6th District, On Way To Fifth Term In US House, AP Projects

AP projects Congressman Sean Casten is the winner of the 6th District race in a rematch against Glen Ellyn GOP challenger Niki Conforti.

Joe's Beverage Warehouse Seeks Liquor License For Downers Grove Location

The liquor commission will review the store's liquor license application on Nov. 5.

Casten Squares Off In Rematch Against GOP Challenger Niki Conforti In Illinois 6th Congressional District

Rep. Sean Casten (IL-D), seeking to hold a seat he's had since 2019, faces Republican Niki Conforti again in the 2026 midterm election.

Downers Grove 2026 General Election Info: Candidates, Polling Places, More

Here's what to know about the 2026 General Election if you're voting in Downers Grove.

Downers Grove Commissioner Chris Gilmartin Announces Run For Mayor

Gilmartin announced his bid for mayor in a video shared on his Facebook page Thursday.

Election 2026: U.S. Representative 6th Congressional District Candidate Sean Casten

Democrat incumbent Sean Casten is seeking his fifth term in the IL-06 Congressional District. The gubernatorial election is Nov. 3.

Village To Review Traffic Control, Speed Limit Changes For Area Near Fairview And 75th

The proposed changes include improvements for pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Ogden Avenue Redevelopment Deadline Extension Requested

The Downers Grove Village Council will review a request to extend the deadline to finish a two-restaurant redevelopment at 1250 Ogden.

Downers Grove 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.

Downers Grove To Vote On 13-Apartment Mixed-Use Development

The development would feature four one-bedroom apartments and nine two-bedroom apartments at at 5112-5120 Forest Ave.

Village, Park District To Present Stormwater Detention Improvements For Hummer Park

The Village of Downers Grove and the park district aim to prevent flood waters from getting onto Fairview Avenue from Hummer Park.

The Rec League Applies For Liquor License As Projected Opening Nears

The Rec League's liquor license application will be reviewed at the Oct. 1 Downers Grove Liquor Commission meeting.

Downers Grove To Vote On Industrial Building Proposal For Warrenville Road

The village will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build a 173,000 square foot building with loading docks at Warrenville Road and Cross Street.

Village Council To Hold 1st Reading For Ogden Avenue Dealership Proposal

A new dealership is being proposed for 2100 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. The site was formerly home to Bill Kay Corvette.

Public Hearing Planned For Multi-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Building On Forest Avenue

The proposed multi-unit development is a slight shift from what was originally proposed from the site.

Dutch Bros. Development Gets Green Light From Downers Grove Village Council

The vote comes after months of pushback from neighboring residents.

Downers Grove To Hold 1st Reading For Lurie Children's Hospital Proposal

The village will discuss proposed amendments for the planned unit development at 3300 Lacey Road.

Nomination Petition Packets Available As 3 Seats Open On Downers Grove Park District Board

Interested parties can pick up their petition packets at the Downers Grove Park District Administrative Office.

Vote On Dutch Bros. Proposal Delayed In Downers Grove

The vote is now set for the Sept. 8 village meeting.

Village Council To Vote On Dutch Bros. Proposal In Downers Grove

Tuesday's vote comes amid pushback from neighboring residents over proposed drive-thru coffee shop.

Downers Grove Council Shows Support For Dutch Bros. Proposal During 1st Reading

The village council had its first reading of a proposal to build a Dutch Bros. on Ogden. The proposal has met resistance from neighbors.

Dutch Bros. Proposal To Get 1st Reading At Downers Grove Village Council Meeting

The village council will have its first reading for the proposed drive-thru coffee shop, which has met with resistance from residents.

Planning Commission Votes Against Proposal For Dutch Bros. Coffee On Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove Planning and Zoning Commissioners voted five to one against the proposal for a Dutch Bros. Coffee on Ogden Avenue.

Downers Grove To Vote On Ogden Avenue Car Dealership Redevelopment

The village will vote Tuesday on a redevelopment agreement and planned unit development for 330 E. Ogden.

Council To Review Proposal For 184-Unit Apartment Complex On 31st Street In Downers Grove

If approved the Forest Trail Luxury Apartments redevelopment would replace an existing office building at 1020 31st St. in Downers Grove.

McCullom Park Playground Upgrades Should Wrap By Mid-July

The playground renovations are part of a multi-million dollar revamp of McCullom Park.

Village Commissioners Praise Proposal For New Dealership On Ogden Avenue

The proposal to demolish two buildings at 330 Ogden Ave. and construct a new auto dealership had its first reading Tuesday.

Public Hearing Planned For Proposed Dutch Bros. Drive-Thru In Downers Grove

The proposal to build a drive-thru coffee shop at Ogden and Saratoga has been met with resistance from hundreds of neighboring residents.

Village Council To Review Proposal For New Car Dealership On Ogden

The 36,245 square ft. dealership would occupy a 2.97-acre site at 330 Ogden Ave.

Residents Encouraged To Take Part In Downers Grove's Attainable Housing Survey

The survey is part of the village's ongoing Attainable Housing Study, which launched in April.

Traffic Safety Top Priority As Residents Rail Against Proposed Dutch Bros. In Downers Grove

Residents near the drive-thru coffee shop's proposed site have started a petition to protest its development.

Village Council Will Review Proposal For Automatic Car Wash On Butterfield

The proposed car wash would repurpose the restaurant site at 1341 Butterfield Rd.

184-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed For Office Building On 31st Street

A public hearing will be held June 1 for a proposal to convert the site's six-story office building into a multi-unit apartment building.

Village Council To Review Proposal For Dentist's Office On Washington Street

The special use permit request was recommended by the planning commission via a vote of 7 to 1.

Proposed Car Wash On Butterfield Gets Recommendation From Downers Grove Planning Commission

Planning and zoning commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a new car wash development at 1341 Butterfield Road.

Barnett Doubles Down On Commitment To Making Pride Month Proclamation

Barnett's response comes after a few residents at a Downers Grove village meeting pushed Barnett not to proclaim June Pride Month.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Plans May Virtual Town Hall Wednesday For IL-06 Constituents

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) will discuss his work in Washington and take questions in a virtual town hall, Wednesday, May 6.

HoneyComb Looks To Open In Former Busy Bee Bakery Location

The dual-concept business at 5126 Main St. will offer baked goods in the mornings and a speakeasy-style bar and restaurant in the evenings.

Attainable Housing Study Discussion To Be Reviewed In Downers Grove

The study, led by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus evaluates the village's housing needs.

Developer Requests Extension For Drive-Thru Request On Ogden

Downers Grove village council will review a request to extend the special use permit for a drive-through addition at 1250 Ogden Ave.

Illinois's 6th Congressional District Race: Primary Election 2026

Two Democratic candidates face off, including incumbent Sean Casten, and two Republicans in the Illinois Primary, Tuesday, March 17.

Meet Sean Casten: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Candidate 2026 IL Democratic Primary

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination for IL-06 congressional district in the upcoming March 17 IL primary.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Mahnoor Ahmad: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Mahnoor Ahmad is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Charles M. Hughes: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Charles M. Hughes is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Sean Casten: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Incumbent Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.