Downers Grove Village Council Race 2025: Candidate Info, Issues, More

Six candidates are vying for three spots on the Downers Grove Village Council in the April 1 general consolidated election.

2 Drive-Thru Restaurants, Car Wash Among Meadowbrook Center Proposals

Village officials will hear a first reading of proposals to add three new buildings to the 2133 63rd St. shopping plaza.

Village To Consider TIF District For Meadowbrook Shopping Center

The village will consider creating a Tax Increment Financing District to redevelop the plaza at 2133 63rd St.

Village Council To Consider 20-Unit Apartment Building On Warren Ave.

The four-story development's zoning request was unanimously recommended by the Downers Grove Planning and Zoning Commission.

Two-Restaurant Redevelopment Plan For Ogden Ave Gets Positive Feedback

A local real estate investment firm is seeking to redevelop 1250 and 1254 Ogden Ave. with a two-restaurant building with a drive-thru.

Streetscape Designs Get Positive Feedback From Downers Grove Council

Council members praised the designs for their flexible amenity spaces, gateway features and other improvements.

Casten Tele-Town Hall To Focus On First Weeks Of Trump Administration

U.S. Rep. Casten will hold a tele-town hall Thursday, Feb. 6, to discuss the first weeks of the Trump administration and the DOGE.

Developer Seeks To Revamp Ogden Corridor With 5-Storefront Building

The village's planning and zoning committee will review the proposal for a commercial building with a drive-thru at its Feb. 3 meeting.

'A Proud Development:' Council Raves Over Rec League On 1st Reading

Downers Grove village trustees expressed enthusiasm for the development, which aims to bring a two-story restaurant to 844 Warren Ave.

7-Story Apartment Building Gets Nod From Downers Grove Council

The village council unanimously approved plans to build a 62-unit apartment building at 4919 Forest Ave.

Casten Announces $114M In Federal Funding For EV Charging Stations

Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Countryside, Darien, and Chicago Ridge are expected to benefit from funding for new EV stations, Casten said.

Council To Vote On 7-Story Apartment Building In Downers Grove

The seven-story building would feature 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes on Forest Avenue south of Franklin Street.

The Rec League Gets Positive Rec From Downers Grove Zoning Commission

The proposed development, helmed by the team behind The Foxtail and Cadence Kitchen, will now move to the Downers Grove Village Council.

Library Referendum Vote Postponed After Joint Meeting In Downers Grove

Downers Grove voters will not see a question about library board governance when they head to the polls on April 1.

Foxtail, Cadence Kitchen Team Hope To Open New Restaurant Downtown

The village's planning and zoning commission will consider a proposal to open The Rec League at 844 Warren Ave. at its Jan. 6 meeting.

Joint Subcommittee Will Tackle Library Governance In Downers Grove

The Downers Grove Village Council and Library Board of Trustees plan to create a joint subcommittee to explore library governance.

Village Council, Library Board To Hold Joint Meeting On Governance

Members will meet jointly Jan. 2 to discuss the proposal for changing the way Downers Grove library board members are chosen.

Council OKs Special Use Permit, Rezoning For Andy's Frozen Custard

Andy's Frozen Custard is hoping to build a 1,960 square foot restaurant with a side-by-side drive-thru near Ogden and Elm.

Residents Favor Appointed Downers Grove Library Board: Patch Survey

Patch recently asked residents to complete a survey amid ongoing village council discussions on how the library board is governed.

Residents, Commissioners Sound Off On Proposed Library Referendum

Village commissioners had been set to vote on the nonbinding referendum question Tuesday, but shifted the agenda item to a first reading.

'Chaotic Timeline:' DG Library Board Slams 'Nonsensical' Referendum

The Downers Grove Public Library Board is asking the village council to delay a vote on the proposed referendum about governance.

Casten Leads House Dems Urging Ethics Committee To Release Gaetz Probe

Congressman Sean Casten leads 97 House Dems in letter urging House Ethics Committee to release findings of Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct.

After Advisory Referendum Vote, Downers Grove To Discuss Video Gaming

The village of Downers Grove will discuss the topic of video gaming, after unofficial totals showed voters rejecting the measure.

Downers Grove Gaming Referendum Likely To Fail: Unofficial Results

Residents did not support allowing video gaming in Downers Grove, according to vote totals.

Casten Wins 4th Term In 6th Congressional District: AP

Democratic incumbent congressman Sean Casten defeated Republican Niki Conforti in the 6th District, the AP projected.

Video Gaming In Downers Grove? Voters To Weigh In With Referendum

On Tuesday, voters in Downers Grove will help decide whether video gaming will be allowed at select businesses within the village.

Downers Grove Voter Guide For 2024 General Election

Here's a guide for Downers Grove voters before they hit the polls on Election Day, Nov. 5.

Casten Faces GOP Challenger Conforti In IL-06: Election 2024

Rep. Sean Casten (IL-D), seeking to hold a seat he's had since 2019, is being challenged by Republican Niki Conforti.

Sean Casten: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Candidate

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is seeking a fourth term representing the IL-06 congressional district on the democratic ticket.

How To Register To Vote In Downers Grove

Here's what you need to know about voter registration in Downers Grove ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Learn About Downers Grove Streetscape Plans At Upcoming Open House

Residents are invited to an upcoming open house to learn more about streetscape plans for downtown Downers Grove and Fairview Avenue.

Downers Grove Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

The general election is Nov. 5. Here's a guide for Downers Grove voters before they hit the polls.

Wendy's Requests 2nd Extension Of Special Use Permit In Downers Grove

Petitioners are asking for another extension that would allow them more time to get a building permit approved.

Residents Invited To Guiding DG Workshops

Two workshops will be held Thursday to give residents a chance to offer suggestions and feedback about future village developments.

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.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Invites Residents To 'Tele-Town Hall'

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten will host a 'tele-town hall' Thursday, April 4. RSVP your attendance or watch on Facebook or Casten Live.

Casten Declares Victory In 6th Congressional District Primary

AP has projected incumbent Sean Casten the winner of the Democratic IL-06 primary.

Ahmad, Hughes Challenging U.S. Rep Sean Casten In IL-06: Primary 2024

Incumbent Sean Casten and challengers Mahnoor Ahmad and Charles Hughes look for Democratic nod in the 6th Congressional District primary.

“Highly Recommended” Judge John Anderson Makes the Case for Experience

Anderson focuses on diversity, individual rights, and equal protections.