Grand Finale: Downers Grove North band director Brayer Teague will leave a lasting legacy when he retires
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos courtesy of Brayer Teague For District 99 students, school will soon be out for the summer, but for Downers Grove North High School’... Read more.
A Garden-variety Group: The Garden Club of Downers Grove is anything but ordinary
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos by Carolina Menapace For nearly a century, The Garden Club of Downers Grove has been growing plants – and a community of gardeners. ... Read more.
Rich Support
Giant Steps and the Canopy Adult Day Program provide services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder By Valerie Hardy Based in Lisle, Giant Steps is a th... Read more.
The Skinny on Skiing Local
By Valerie Hardy When winter weather arrives, many Midwesterners head south in search of some sun. A key exception, however, is the portion of the population th... Read more.
Taking a Divot out of HISTORY
The Downers Grove Golf Club Marks its 130th Season By Valerie Hardy The historic Downers Grove Golf Club is celebrating its 130th season. It was originally the ... Read more.
Making His Mark
Comedian Kevin Bozeman serves up lots of laughs By Valerie Hardy Stand-up comedian Kevin Bozeman and his family live in Downers Grove, and while some locals kno... Read more.
Shining Bright
Catching up with ABC7 meteorologist Tracy Butler on career, family, and how her sunny outlook allows her to weather any of life’s storms By Valerie Hardy racy... Read more.
Humble Beginnings
– Tribute to Moms – By Valerie Hardy Cooking at the Ruiz family’s charming Dutch Colonial home in Downers Grove, you would never guess that their ... Read more.