Developer Making Fourth Attempt at Supportive Living Facility in Downers Grove

Delta Development is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss a possible sheltered care facility for seniors at 4200 Lacey Road—three months after withdrawing a similar proposal for 63rd Street.

A local developer is making its fourth attempt to build a supportive living facility in Downers Grove. Representatives from Delta Development will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss their proposal to build a sheltered care facility for seniors on a wooded lot at 4200 Lacey Road, just north of Ogden Avenue near Interstates 88 and 355. A flyer for the meeting states that Delta is looking for feedback from neighbors on various aspects of the facility. As of Tuesday, Delta has submitted only a partially-completed application for the project, according to Doug Kozlowski, communications director for the village of Downers Grove. The Lacey Road location is Delta Development's fourth attempt to build a supportive living …

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Traffic Alert: Washington Street Closed at Curtiss Street April 29-30

Significant traffic delays are expected in the area Monday and Tuesday as work continues on the Washington Street water main/road work project.

Construction at Washington and Curtiss streets near downtown Downers Grove is expected to cause significant traffic delays Monday and Tuesday. Washington Street will be closed at the Curtiss Street intersection April 29-30 as work continues on water main and road improvements, officials said. The road will be reopened each evening once construction ends for the day. Detour plans for Washington Street will allow westbound traffic on Curtiss Street to make a right turn only at Washington. Work began on the Washington Street project April 15. The project includes the replacement of 1,485 feet of water main and 910 feet of storm sewer, the reconstruction of five sanitary manholes and failed curb and gutter sections, asphalt patching, road …

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More than 1,000 Downers Grove Residents, Businesses Report Flooding

A report published Tuesday by the village of Downers Grove details the widespread impact of the April 17-18 storm event.

Two Downers Grove Businesses Cited for Serving Beer to Undercover Teen

Gong Ho Restaurant and Playa del Sol Mexican Restaurant were cited with liquor violations after serving alcohol to a 17-year-old special agent within the same hour March 13, police said.

Two Downers Grove businesses were cited with liquor violations last month after serving beer to an undercover teen within the same hour, authorities said. On March 13, officers caught Gong Ho Restaurant, 1338 75th St., and Playa del Sol Mexican Restaurant, 500 75th St., selling beer to a 17-year-old acting as a special agent for the Downers Grove Police Department. Representatives from both businesses admitted to serving the minor while appearing before the Downers Grove Liquor Commission on April 4 for separate disciplinary hearings. Downers Grove staff attorney Dawn Didier said the 17-year-old, accompanied by two officers, was served a bottle of Miller Lite at Playa del Sol around 4:47 p.m and then another at Gong Ho around 5:44 p.m. The…

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More than 1,000 Downers Grove Residents, Businesses Report Flooding

A report published Tuesday by the village of Downers Grove details the widespread impact of the April 17-18 storm event.

More than 1,000 Downers Grove homes and businesses flooded during the torrential rains that slammed the Chicago area last week, according to a report published Tuesday by village staff. The storms, which began April 17 and continued through the morning April 18, brought more than 7 inches of rain to some parts of DuPage County, and caused widespread flooding to roadways, residential homes and businesses. In Downers Grove, the impact was immediate. The village's storm sewer system reached capacity at approximately 3:30 a.m. April 18, when the National Weather Service reported the heaviest rains. Storm water detention facilities overflowed around 4 a.m. and did not recovered until the rain tapered off in the afternoon, officials said. …

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Downers Grove Offers Trash Pickup for Storm-Related Debris

The village and Republic Services will offer a special refuse collection April 22-26 in light of the flooding that recently slammed DuPage County.

The village of Downers Grove and Republic Services will offer a special refuse collection in light of the severe flooding that hit the Chicago area Thursday. Republic Services will collect storm-related household debris from April 22-26. All refuse must be at the curb on residents' regular pickup days. No stickers are required. Carpet must be cut and bundled into rolls no longer than 4 feet in length and 50 pounds in weight. Republic will not accept single items greater than 50 pounds, white goods (appliances), electronics, or household hazardous waste, paints, chemicals or liquids. Yard waste will not be collected during this week. This will allow crews to concentrate on hauling away what is anticipated to be an increased about of refuse …

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UPDATE: Downers Grove Roads, Schools Closed Due to Flooding

Heavy rain has prompted a series of road closures around the village. All schools in District 58 and 99 are closed for the day.

UPDATE, 6 a.m. April 19 Downers Grove schools will reopen Friday after power outages and widespread flooding forced officials to cancel classes Thursday. Officials in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 said in a message Friday that power had been restored to all schools and that most roads are now clear. "Some roads may still be impassable, so please use caution and, as advised by our village, please do not attempt to drive through standing water," officials said. "Thank you again for your flexibility and understanding as we worked through a very difficult weather situation." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - UPDATE, 11:50 p.m. April 18 Cleanup is underway in Downers Grove following a day of historic flooding across the Chicago area. The …

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Meet Your 2013 Downers Grove Village Council Candidates

Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Downers Grove Village Council.

Downers Grove Council Candidates Weigh in on Storm Water Utility

Six candidates for Downers Grove Council offer their perspectives on key issues facing the village.

On March 4, Patch published its 2013 Downers Grove Council Election Hub, a complete guide to the April 9 consolidated election in the village of Downers Grove. There you'll find voter information, recent election news and complete candidate biographies. Before voters head to the polls, Patch wants to give readers an opportunity to compare where candidates for the village council stand on key issues.  Where do you stand on the village's newly implemented storm water utility? (No space limit.) I remain opposed to it, and I voted against it when I had the opportunity.  The storm water utility is a tax on our residents that is not deductible in the way property taxes are. Throughout the deliberations leading up to the implementation of this …

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