COMMUNITY SCENE
Moose Cruise Nights
Photos by 726 Visuals
Through September 1, downtown Downers Grove will host classic car shows that feature old favorites and new cars alike.
The Moose Cruise...
FOOD & DRINK
Crushing It: Downers Grove native, Chrishon Lampley, celebrates her successful...
By Maureen Callahan
Wine shopping can be complicated and intimidating if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Former Downers Grove resident and owner of...
Snapshot: Davanti Enoteca
47 East Chicago Avenue in downtown Naperville
www.davantienoteca.com
Be transported to the Italian countryside. From the moment you enter Davanti Enoteca in Naperville, guests enjoy an...
GIVING BACK
Coming in from Outside
DuPagePads’ new housing model offers a permanent path out of homelessness
By Maureen Callahan
For the last 35 years, many in this community remember assisting DuPagePads-...
Community Scene: Wine Women & Shoes
In early March, Wine Women & Shoes took place at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. Hundreds attended to sip, savor and shop for a...
ART + CULTURE + HISTORY
Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans...
The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day that Chicagoans...
BUSINESS + MONEY
Milestones: Downers Grove businesses celebrate landmark anniversaries
By Maureen Callahan
It takes courage to transform an idea into a business, along with hard work and dedication, to keep it running. Several Downers...
Airoom’s New Design Space: Maxx and Jack Klein take the helm...
By Maureen Callahan
Airoom has always been a family affair. Maxx and Jack Klein are the third generation to run this family business. Having grown...
TRAVEL
Discover Arizona: From Cowboys to Hollywood elite, the American Southwest holds...
By Maureen Callahan
The 1860s gold rush put Arizona on the map. Subsequent discoveries of silver and copper in the decades that followed brought more...
Exotic Summer Destinations
This summer, get far away from it all
By Maureen Callahan
Travel, of any kind, enhances us as people. It’s a great way for kids to...
HEALTH + LIFE
Is Hair loss on your mind? Reclaim Your Crowning Glory
In a world where first impressions matter, the loss of hair can be a challenging journey to navigate. Your hair is more than just...
NEWS & EVENTS
AWE Autumn
Oktoberfest
Sponsored by the Education Foundation
of Downers Grove District 58
Friday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00...
Timothy Christian Schools
Where Children Are Challenged
to Realize Their Full Potential
By Larry Atseff Photos | by Victor Hilitski
Parents certainly want their children to do well in school....
SPORTS
A Tennis Player’s Dream Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club
In the last few years, the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club (OBBTC) has made tremendous progress in becoming a viable entity. One real...
Links & Drinks – plus post-round cuisine
BY VALERIE HARDY
You don’t have to join a country club to enjoy a round of golf on a beautifully manicured course followed by beverages...
LATEST STORIES
Crushing It: Downers Grove native, Chrishon Lampley, celebrates her successful wine label’s first...
By Maureen Callahan
Wine shopping can be complicated and intimidating if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Former Downers Grove resident and owner of...
AWE Autumn
Oktoberfest
Sponsored by the Education Foundation
of Downers Grove District 58
Friday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00...
David Rokos: A local musician’s new album makes a smooth landing
By Valerie Hardy | Photos by 726 Visuals
When his second album, “This Is Landing,” was released in June, David Rokos reflected on his path...
Lore Swieca: Celebrating the turn of a century at the friendly confines
By Cynthia Maquet
In 1930, Downers Grove resident Lore Swieca attended her first Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Ninety-three years later, she is still a...
In the Spotlight: The Downers Grove Fire Department and its recent field-based training...
By Valerie Hardy
According to the National Fire Protection Association’s website, the annual Fire Prevention Week is scheduled for the second week in October “in...
Is Hair loss on your mind? Reclaim Your Crowning Glory
In a world where first impressions matter, the loss of hair can be a challenging journey to navigate. Your hair is more than just...
Behind the Scenes: Meet the Downers Grove Magazine Team
Our goal at Downers Grove Magazine is to feature stories about you. But as we head into our fifth year of publishing, we peel...
Milestones: Downers Grove businesses celebrate landmark anniversaries
By Maureen Callahan
It takes courage to transform an idea into a business, along with hard work and dedication, to keep it running. Several Downers...
Bringing Visibility to Vincibility
In her documentary film, "Vincible" Kayla Redig reveals the unique trials faced by young adult cancer patients and survivors
By Valerie Hardy
When Kayla Redig noticed...
In Bed By Ten: A new early-night show offers Chicago-quality comedy that is ...
BY VALERIE HARDY | PHOTOS BY MADELINE CRAIG
Looking for some local laughs but not a night owl? In Bed By Ten, a newcomer to...
Discover Arizona: From Cowboys to Hollywood elite, the American Southwest holds something for everyone
By Maureen Callahan
The 1860s gold rush put Arizona on the map. Subsequent discoveries of silver and copper in the decades that followed brought more...
Airoom’s New Design Space: Maxx and Jack Klein take the helm of their ...
By Maureen Callahan
Airoom has always been a family affair. Maxx and Jack Klein are the third generation to run this family business. Having grown...
Downers Grove Orthodontics
Meena Balakrishnan, DMD, MS
Over 5,000 smiles have been transformed at Downers Grove Orthodontics since 2007 by Dr. Meena Balakrishnan. Congenially referred to as Dr....
Esplanade Dental Care
Sherif Albert, DDS
Christine Snow, DMD
Amy Feller, DDS
Esplanade Dental Care in Downers Grove combines a team approach with a patient-centered care philosophy, advanced specialty training,...
Shine Pediatric: Dentistry
Lynse Briney, DDS, MS
Lexi Nash, DMD
Opening Shine Pediatric Dentistry in 2019 in Downers Grove was a dream come true for Dr. Lynse Briney. As...
Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our...
The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day that Chicagoans...
SmilesHub: Sushant Dhadwal, DDS, MICOI Ritu Dhadwal, DDS
Established in 2019, SmilesHUB has been a labor of love between Dr. Sushant Dhadwal and Dr. Ritu Dhadwal for the last four years.
Their private...
Celebrating A Century of Open Road
Now in its 100th year, this slice
of Americana still beckons travelers
By Maureen Callahan
The open road. It’s still the holy grail of travel. Route 66...
Brightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness
As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights, may encompass...
A Tennis Player’s Dream Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club
In the last few years, the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club (OBBTC) has made tremendous progress in becoming a viable entity. One real...
Timothy Christian Schools
Where Children Are Challenged
to Realize Their Full Potential
By Larry Atseff Photos | by Victor Hilitski
Parents certainly want their children to do well in school....
Joan Walsh Anglund
The local area native who became a world-renowned children’s author
By Maureen Callahan
What is a friend?
The answer depends on who you ask. A friend is...