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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Downers Grove Launches Campaign to Promote 'Friendliest Town' Title

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 …

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 ›

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Downers Grove Named 8th Friendliest Town in America by Forbes Magazine

Community events, parks, highly-educated residents and a bustling downtown landed Downers Grove among the 15 friendliest places to live, according to Forbes.

A new study has ranked Downers Grove among the friendliest communities in the United States. Forbes Magazine recently teamed up with Nextdoor.com, a San Francisco-based social network for neighborhoods, to assess 500 small metro areas with populations between 5,500 and 150,000. Their findings, published Thursday on Forbes.com, ranked America's friendliest towns based on four data points: percentage of owner-occupied homes, crime rate, charitable giving and and the percentage of college graduates. Downers Grove ranked No. 8, joining communities like Seal Beach, CA; Huntington Woods, MI; and Hamilton, NY. "Located about 25 miles outside of Chicago, this Midwestern suburb peddles more than 140 community events and festivals," the article …

wayne enerson

9:10 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012

It should become less friendly when every other yard has a chicken coop and the neighbors are fighting with each other.   more ›

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