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Noah's Hope 5k run & family palooza this Saturday

Noah’s Hope 5k and kids run & family palooza is this Saturday, May 22nd at 9am.  The run begins at the Downers Grove Swim & Raquet Club – 5560 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove.

Registration for the 5k will cost you$25 tomorrow

Proceeds benefit Noah’s Hope Fund searching for a cure to Batten’s Disease.

More information about the race can [...]

Downers Belmont Apartments - Downers Grove helps out, yet again

This past Sunday, shortly after midnight, the Downers Belmont Apartment complex caught fire.

I pass this complex daily on my way to work and it is close to my home.

Unfortunately, the whole complex was destroyed.  While no one was injured during or because of the fire, 35 residents have been displaced.  Some of those residents have [...]

Join the Lemon Tree Grocer's 'Roots Project'

Be sure to check back soon for our sitdown Q&A session with The Lemon Tree to find out more about their store and what they will offer for you!

Want to become a permanent fixture inside the upcoming new Lemon Tree Grocer in Downtown Downers Grove?

From now through April 30, 2010, you may make a donation of [...]

Downers Grove comes together again

My wife and I regularly attend St. Joseph’s church, on the corner of Main Street & Prarie Ave.

We couldn’t help but notice the house fire that occured the prior night 2 doors north of the Church on the 4700 block of Main Street in Downers Grove.  The icicles were hanging from the adjacent trees due [...]