Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Heritage Series to benefit Downers Grove coffee houseJun 16, 2025 8:36 pm - The Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove will host a matinee concert on June 29, featuring folk musicians The Woodshop Boys, singer-songwriter Jack Kennedy, Midwest troubadour Mark Dvorak, and Ashley & Simpson.
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After Hours Film Society to show ‘John & Yoko’ filmJun 16, 2025 5:32 pm - On June 16, the After Hours Film Society will host a screening of "One to One: John & Yoko" at Tivoli Theatre, providing an immersive cinematic experience with never-before-seen footage and remastered audio of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District officer honored for youth outreach workJun 16, 2025 3:48 pm - Kim Eversole, a 14-year veteran of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police department, was named a 2025 Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Officer of the Year for her outstanding efforts to connect local youth with nature and law enforcement.
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Turning Pointe’s annual golf benefit to feature trailblazing golfer and advocate Amy BockerstetteJun 13, 2025 11:41 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outing features keynote speaker Amy Bockerstette, a trailblazing athlete with Down syndrome who founded the I GOT THIS Foundation for inclusion in sports.
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Glendale Heights Chamber honors 2025 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 13, 2025 8:16 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, celebrating recipients of the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship.
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Symposium explores Lincoln's early love, career, and legacy in ChicagoJun 12, 2025 4:40 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association is hosting a June 21 symposium at Cantigny Park in Wheaton with renowned scholars speaking on various aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. It’s free and open to the public, with registration.
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Naperville’s Good Shepherd invites kids to ‘True North’ vacation Bible schoolJun 11, 2025 11:24 pm - This summer, kids are invited to embark on an adventure at “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World,” hosted by Good Shepherd Church from July 14-18.
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How one dad’s shortcomings taught great life lessonsJun 11, 2025 11:50 am - As Father’s Day approaches, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on the things his dad did and didn't do.
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Downers Grove Garden Walk benefits Bridge CommunitiesJun 10, 2025 10:33 pm - Downers Grove First UMC hosts its 19th annual garden walk fundraiser on July 12, supporting work with Bridge Communities to provide housing and mentoring to previously homeless families.
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Knox Church Garden Walk on July 12 to benefit Northern Illinois Food BankJun 10, 2025 9:47 pm - The Presbyterian Women of Knox Church in Naperville will host a garden walk featuring six local gardens on July 12.