Businesses and residents looking for a cheap drink after work will now get to enjoy happy hour alcohol specials after the Downers Grove Village Council loosened restrictions on the practice. The board voted 6-1 during its Aug. 2 meeting to align its restrictions with what Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law last July for the entire state. Commissioner William Waldack was … [Read more...] about Happy hour drink and food specials coming to Downers Grove
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The New CoD President says More Transparency is Needed for Trustees
Ultimately, the objective is to build trust, and that is what we are doing through shared governance," Rondeau said, in addressing trustees at the July 28 board meeting. "We're opening up all matters of communication...and making sure that we are open and transparent and are accountable." Rondeau started July 1 as the College of DuPage's sixth president. The board voted 4-1 … [Read more...] about The New CoD President says More Transparency is Needed for Trustees
3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
A third-party candidate for a DuPage County Board seat won't appear on the November ballot after the county's electoral board ruled there were problems with his nominating papers. Lombard resident Timothy Goodcase had hoped to run as a Constitution Party candidate in District 2, which covers all or portions of Addison, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, … [Read more...] about 3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
Wizardry comes to Downer’s Grove to celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday
Local medieval event space Adventure Realm will host a special birthday party for fictional wizard Harry Potter on July 31, according to a news release from the business. The game is played in the facility’s 20,000-square-foot medieval kingdom where guests go on quests and adventures alongside their magic wand, interacting with more than 150 special effects along the … [Read more...] about Wizardry comes to Downer’s Grove to celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday
A Nice Tax Reduction for Glen Ellyn Residents
Glen Ellyn residents are expected to pay less to the Park District as a result of the decision of its Board of Commissioners to allow debt to retire that funded the majority of construction costs for the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center. Commissioners unanimously voted at their July 19 meeting to allow the debt to retire. In November 2006, residents approved a $11.9 … [Read more...] about A Nice Tax Reduction for Glen Ellyn Residents