HM-Health + Life
Beaming on the Beam: Three DG gymnasts finish in the top 10 in the state balance beam event
By Jeff Vorva | Photos courtesy of Downer Grove South Genevieve Herion became just the second gymnast in Downers Grove South history to win a state championship. And to do that, she had to edge out one of her teammates for the honor. The Downers Grove co-op team, based at South and nicknamed the Trostangs,…
Read MoreThree local authors work themselves into three interesting and diverse book genres
By Maureen Callahan Kelly K. James – Downers Grove Ever wondered if you pushed the envelope too far at work? Worried you might get fired for saying what you think or for disagreeing with your boss? Not long ago, Downers Grove writer Kelly K. James found herself in the same position. Her upcoming memoir, The…
Read MoreLetter from the Associate Publisher: Breakthrough
The theme of this issue is breakthrough for several reasons. More daylight, the sun is out, the grass is greener, and flowers are blooming. You catch the drift. We take it a step further. In this issue, we feature many individuals who break through the clutter. It is loaded with unique stories about those in…
Read MoreWhere Are They Now? Catching up with local personalities featured over the years
By Maureen Callahan & Valerie Hardy Dr. Kevin Russell September 2019 Edition District 58 has made some significant accomplishments over the last few years, largely due to the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell. Featured in the premiere issue of Downers Grove Magazine – and his first few months on the job – Dr. Russell…
Read MoreRing in a happy and healthy New Year
Top ten habits to start the year off right By Cynthia Maquet 1 Movement Take the short walks, take the stairs, march in place – whatever you have to do – MOVE. Movement is the KEY to success. Ten minutes every hour adds up! It keeps your metabolism awake, which in turn gives you the…
Read MoreA cornerstone of the community
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates 75 glorious years of faith and service in Downers Grove BY VALERIE HARDY | Photography by Madeline Craig Founded in 1948, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church initially operated out of Downers Grove’s Masonic Temple. Carl Otterness, a septuagenarian who has been a member of the church since birth, recalls how during…
Read MoreChief of Police Michael DeVries
Leading a dedicated team to serve our community Photos courtesy of the Village of Downers Grove In honor of National Police Week in May, Anne Healy, Associate Publisher, catches up with Michael DeVries, Chief of Police for the Village of Downers Grove. DeVries was promoted to the position in January. Q│Please tell us a little…
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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 Chicago Golf Club and established in 1892, when Charles Blair MacDonald – who, according to Golf Journal, was “a true and imposing pioneer of golf in America” –…
Read MoreGetting to the “Heart of the Matter”
Young Hearts for Life educates communities on the importance of early cardiac screening By Cindy Maquet In 2005, Dr. Joseph Marek, a clinical cardiologist with Advocate Heart Institute, was approached by a mother from Naperville who had recently lost her teenage son due to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). He had no sign of health concerns…
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