Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Community Foundation awards over $535k in grants to 40 area nonprofitsAug 12, 2025 4:06 pm - Local Fox River Valley nonprofits receive over $535,000 in grants from the Community Foundation to support critical work like food pantries, disability care, and historical preservation.
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Naper Nights wraps up with eclectic musicAug 11, 2025 11:35 am - Tribute bands Bears Gone Phishin' and Wilcone will headline the final weekend of the Naper Nights summer concert series Aug. 15-16.
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A.R.F. hosts annual fall garage sale to benefit local rescue animalsAug 08, 2025 4:07 pm - The Animal Rescue Foundation's Fall 2025 Garage Sale offers bargains on a wide variety of items, with all proceeds supporting the organization's mission to rescue and re-home homeless pets in the Chicago area.
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Native fish returning to Salt Creek as dam removal restores habitatAug 08, 2025 3:12 pm - The removal of the Graue Mill dam has allowed native fish species to swim freely upstream in Salt Creek, indicating ecological progress and stream recovery.
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Chabad Jewish Center of Naperville hosts ‘End of Summer’ BBQ and open houseAug 08, 2025 1:25 pm - Chabad Jewish Center of Naperville is hosting end of summer BBQ and open house on Aug. 31, featuring activities, food, and chance to connect.
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Naperville Art League to host online auction and cocktail receptionAug 07, 2025 9:55 pm - The Naperville Art League is hosting an online silent auction Oct. 6-10, culminating in “One Artistic Evening“ on Oct. 10 with appetizers and cocktails.
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Noon Whistle Brewing to host Oktobeerfests this fallAug 07, 2025 9:29 pm - Noon Whistle Brewing is hosting two Oktobeerfest celebrations this fall, featuring craft beer, live music, and German-inspired food.
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Comics, vinyl and cookies: A curated market for collectors comes to Naperville Aug. 10Aug 06, 2025 1:00 pm - The Comics, Cards & Vinyl Market is a curated collector's event featuring comic book vendors, vinyl record dealers, trading card specialists, and artists inspired by pop culture.
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Inside Out Club hosts annual Fall Family 5K fundraiser in NapervilleAug 06, 2025 12:02 pm - Annual Fall Family 5K run/walk supporting Inside Out Club's mission to build character and compassion in kids through social-emotional learning and volunteerism.
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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.