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Folk concert to support West Suburban Community Pantry Dec. 26 in Downers Grove

Kankakee Daily Journal 22 Dec 2025
in Downers Grove ... Located within the First Congregation Church of Downers Grove, the Two Way Street Coffee House has been a venue for folk, acoustic music and spoken word performances since 1970, according to a news release.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto to host New Year’s concert in Downers Grove

Kankakee Daily Journal 18 Dec 2025
The Sinfonietta Bel Canto will perform a New Year’s and Fundraising Concert at 3 p.m. Thursday Jan. 1 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Downers Grove ... Ticket information can be found through the SBC website ... .
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Person struck, killed by freight train in Downers Grove

Chicago Sun-Times 30 Nov 2025
A person was struck and killed by a freight train in Downers Grove early Sunday ... to the Downers Grove Police Department.
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2 hurt as small plane veers off runway near Downers Grove

Chicago Sun-Times 29 Nov 2025
A small single-engine airplane veered off the runway and rolled over Friday afternoon at a private residential airpark near Downers Grove, injuring the pilot and a passenger, authorities said.
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C.J. Gray runs for 4 TDs as Brother Rice beats Downers Grove North in 7A semis

Kankakee Daily Journal 23 Nov 2025
Behind a massive and physical offensive line, the Brother Rice senior quarterback ran for four of his team’s six rushing scores to lead the host Crusaders to a 45-17 win over Downers Grove North in a Class 7A semifinal.
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Muriel Anderson’s Saturday-After-Thanksgiving concert set for Nov. 29 in Downers Grove

Kankakee Daily Journal 16 Nov 2025
Guitarist Muriel Anderson will host her annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving concert in Downers Grove at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ ... First Congregational UCC is located at 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove ... .
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Owen Lansu dials long distance to Max Troha; Downers Grove North defeats Lincoln-Way West in 7A quarterfinal

Kankakee Daily Journal 16 Nov 2025
Downers Grove North’s Max Troha (5) lunges for extra yardage after making a sideline catch during a Class 7A quarterfinal game against Lincoln-Way West on November 15, 2025 at Downers Grove North High School in Downers Grove .
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5 Things to Do: ‘IllumiBrew’ at the Morton Arboretum, ‘History on Tap’ in Downers Grove and more

Kankakee Daily Journal 12 Nov 2025
“IllumiBrew” at Morton Arboretum ... Tree Lights” at 5.30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 ... Multiple locations in downtown Downers Grove will participate in this fun event sponsored by the Downers Grove Historical Society from 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 ... 23 ... to 1 p.m ... .
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Oliver Thulin’s pick-six caps off Downers Grove North’s win over Glenbard West to return to quarterfinals

Kankakee Daily Journal 09 Nov 2025
Oliver Thulin and Downers Grove North have had a season that’s probably felt longer than most ... Which seems to bring out the best in Downers Grove North ... Downers Grove North leads Glenbard West 19-7, 3.09 4Q.
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Oliver Thulin's pick-six seals Downers Grove North's playoff win against Glenbard West

Chicago Sun-Times 09 Nov 2025
It’s been a very successful few years for Downers Grove North’s football and basketball programs ... “That is a tremendous football family,” Downers Grove North coach Joe Horeni said ... Downers Grove North played outstanding defense.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto performances of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ begin Nov. 15 in Downers Grove

Kankakee Daily Journal 03 Nov 2025
15 ... Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove ... The production is partially supported by grants from the Arts of DuPage, the Downers Grove Rotary Fest, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and National Endowment for the Arts grants.
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Photos: Downers Grove North vs. Prospect

Kankakee Daily Journal 01 Nov 2025
Rochelle OKs $7.6 million bid for substation construction. .
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