AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Downers Grove Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/downers-grove-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/downers-grove-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:21:35 -0600 Does stress make you crave comfort foods? Indulging in your favorite food may sound delightful in the moment but can come with consequences. https://www.americantowns.com/news/advocate-aurora-health-news-december-7-2023-31635480-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/advocate-aurora-health-news-december-7-2023-31635480-downers-grove-il.html Health and Fitness Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join in the fun this year! The Annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove. The Ice Festival will be a weekend of outdoor fun! Enjoy live ice carving https://www.americantowns.com/news/ice-festival-2024-31643317-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ice-festival-2024-31643317-downers-grove-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rotary GroveFest Returns to Kick Off Your Summer Schedule: Dates And Hours Thursday, June 20, 2024 East And West Gates 5:00pm - 10:00pm https://www.americantowns.com/news/rotary-grovefest-2024-31667447-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rotary-grovefest-2024-31667447-downers-grove-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 47 years this fall! The festival is held in the middle of award winning, historic downtown! https://www.americantowns.com/news/47th-annual-downers-grove-fine-arts-festival-31687298-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/47th-annual-downers-grove-fine-arts-festival-31687298-downers-grove-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The legendary Disturbia Haunted House has been resurrected from the depths of Hell! Come relive your darkest nightmares and experience all new evils. https://www.americantowns.com/news/disturbia-haunted-house-attractions-2024-31696500-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/disturbia-haunted-house-attractions-2024-31696500-downers-grove-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  For further information, contact:  Steve Cuff, 1-800-323-7033  https://www.americantowns.com/news/rm-financial-and-next-phase-advisory-group-two-leading-northwestern-mutual-private-client-groups-announce-merger-31713118-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rm-financial-and-next-phase-advisory-group-two-leading-northwestern-mutual-private-client-groups-announce-merger-31713118-downers-grove-il.html Business and Professional Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join in the fun this year! The Annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove . The Ice Festival will be a weekend of outdoor fun! Don’t miss the return https://www.americantowns.com/news/ice-festival-downtown-downers-grove-2025-31716429-downers-grove-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ice-festival-downtown-downers-grove-2025-31716429-downers-grove-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago, IL - Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Dana Popish Severinghaus will step down from https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-upcoming-personnel-transitions-at-illinois-department-of-insurance-31658242-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-upcoming-personnel-transitions-at-illinois-department-of-insurance-31658242-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-two-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31658246-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-two-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31658246-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO, IL -  Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined food justice advocates and local stakeholders to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-new-illinois-grocery-initiative-grant-opportunity-31658247-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-new-illinois-grocery-initiative-grant-opportunity-31658247-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim today announced $25.1 million is being awarded to 20 https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-announces-251-million-in-grant-awards-for-public-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-31658276-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-announces-251-million-in-grant-awards-for-public-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-31658276-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL - Following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-governor-jb-pritzkers-annual-state-of-the-state-address-31658636-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-governor-jb-pritzkers-annual-state-of-the-state-address-31658636-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago, IL - Ahead of the March 19 Primary Election, the Democratic Party of Illinois is launching a voter protection hotline in an effort to ensure https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-launches-voter-protection-hotline-31658637-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-launches-voter-protection-hotline-31658637-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago, IL - In response to the results of Illinois’ Democratic and Republican Presidential Primary Elections, DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-illinois-presidential-primaries-31658638-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-illinois-presidential-primaries-31658638-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago, IL - DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez released the following statement on the results of Illinois’ Democratic Primary Election: “I want https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-illinois-democratic-primary-results-31658639-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-illinois-statement-on-illinois-democratic-primary-results-31658639-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600