Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mayor Martin Tully unveiled a new logo for businesses, non-profits and governmental bodies that touts Downers Grove's ranking in Forbes Magazine's "Top 10 Friendliest Towns in America."
Downers Grove has launched a new campaign to promote its recent recognition as one of the "friendliest towns in America." Mayor Martin Tully unveiled a new logo during his State of the Village address Tuesday night that promotes last year's Forbes Magazine article that ranked Downers Grove among "America's Friendliest Towns." The logo was a joint venture by the village, Downers Grove Park District,the Downtown Management Corporation and the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation. It can be used by local businesses, non-profit organizations and government bodies, according to village officials. “Many in the community agree that efforts designed to keep Downers Grove a great place to live, learn, work and play are important,” Tully …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Several businesses are offering special deals and markdowns Thursday through Sunday, according to the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Six winners were named in the corporation's fourth annual Gingerbread Contest out of 23 participants.
Six winners have been named in the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation's fourth annual Gingerbread Contest. Voting for the contest was held during the corporation's Gingerbread Festival, held Nov. 23-25 in downtown Downers Grove. More than 600 votes were cast, officials said. Of the contest's 23 participants, Viewers' Choice and Elves' Choice winners were named in three categories: Family/Individual/Children, Professional and Culinary Student. The winners each received $50 in downtown Downers Grove gift certificates. All gingerbread houses will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 22. A list of locations can be found at www.downtowndg.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Downers Grove news:
Friday, November 23, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
It’s coming: Black Friday, the day big-box stores count on to bring in customers in droves and help them end the year with a profit. But what about the little guy? Mom and pop businesses will get their chance to shine on Small Business Saturday, which is on Nov. 24. The date coincides with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation’s second annual Candlelight Christmas, a family friendly event that offers holiday-themed fun for the kids, plus plenty of opportunities for grown-ups to support local businesses. The festival starts Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Downers Grove. Here’s a roundup of events. The Downers Grove holiday tree will feature more than 1,000 ornaments made by local children. Cookies and cider will be …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation and Paws I Am Television will host a pet parade Friday in conjunction with the final classic car show of the summer.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation and Paws I Am Television will host a pet parade Friday in conjunction with the final classic car show of the summer.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Downers Grove’s Summer Nights Classic Car Show will go to the dogs—in a fun way—Aug. 31, as the final show of the season takes a different twist. The public that strolls downtown Main Street on summer Friday nights admiring classic cars and enjoying live music will show their love for their pets that night starting at 6 p.m. This event, which will recognize Downers Grove as a pet-friendly community, celebrates the love and compassion people share for their pets. Pet owner are encouraged to enter their domesticated animals in a contest that will be judged on originality, creativity, presentation, emotional appeal, costumes (if applicable) and a large dose of cuteness. Contest participants have the option of either walking with their pets or…
Susan B. Partridge
5:47 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
We only visit Downers Grove because our daughter and her family live there. However, if we were to move, it would be an ideal place for us to live. Our kids are so happy there because of the things mentioned--festivals, shopping, restaurants, great schools, and larger shopping areas nearby if they can't find what they need in town. We have been to the antique car shows in the summer, and delight … more ›