Downers Grove
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Anderson Brothers Jazz Trio play ‘The Songbook of George Gershwin’Mar 11, 2026 4:03 pm - On Sunday, March 15, woodwind virtuosos and identical twins Peter and Will Anderson will present a selected program of classic American melodies in “The Songbook of George Gershwin” on Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville.
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Cousins sentenced to prison in armed robbery of Lisle Verizon storeMar 11, 2026 3:26 pm - The second of two cousins arrested on charges of robbing a Verizon store in Lisle at gunpoint in 2020 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, authorities said.
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Developer withdraws application for controversial Lisle data centerMar 11, 2026 2:37 pm - A developer has scrapped a controversial plan to build a new data center in Lisle.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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U.S. Rep. Casten continues to outraise and outspend Ruzevich in 6th District’s Democratic showdownMar 11, 2026 12:24 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has a substantial financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to pull off an upset and seize the Democratic nomination in the 6th District.
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DuPage sheriff candidate cleared of wrongdoing by departmentMar 11, 2026 11:47 am - DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police.
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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.
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13 finalists to perform at Sinfonietta Bel Canto Voice Competition ConcertMar 11, 2026 12:17 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto will host its 13th annual Voice Competition Finalists Concert on Sunday, March 22, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, featuring singers competing for cash prizes in four age categories.
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Learn about Lurie’s plan for Downers Grove hospitalMar 10, 2026 4:43 pm - Lurie Children’s Hospital will have a public meeting Thursday to discuss its plans to build a hospital in Downers Grove.
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Longtime leader Gayle Franzen recalled for vision, skills serving state, suburbsMar 10, 2026 4:12 pm - Gayle Franzen, who died on March 3, is being remembered for the vision and skills he displayed in his various roles with the state and as chairman of the DuPage County Board.