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Upcoming Mosquito Spray Tuesday August 7th, 2018

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The Township will be participating in an application for adult mosquito control Tonight, Tuesday August 7.  Traps within the Township have had positive collections for West Nile Virus both last week and now this week.  The last adult mosquito control application in the Township was made on July 2nd.  Mosquitoes carrying WNV have also […]

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First Spray of Year Scheduled for July 2nd

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The first spray for mosquitoes for unincorporated DG Township will occur on or about Monday, July 2nd. The Township will be coordinating with as many municipalities as possible to maximize the coverage and effectiveness of the spray.

The West Nile Virus (WVN) is carried by Culex and Aedes species. Morton Grove and Glenview have […]

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Tom Anderson, Senior Advisory Committee Chairman, Retires

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Tom Anderson of Downers Grove announced his resignation from the Senior Advisory Committee Chairmanship, and from the SALT Council. Tom is moving to Florida, where he plans to build his retirement dream home. Tom was appointed by both committees to Chair both the SAC and SALT committees when former Chair Mark Thoman became Township Supervisor […]

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Human Service’s Joan Nichols Retires

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With 29 years of service to residents of Downers Grove Township, Joan Nichols announced her retirement effective June 1, 2018. Joan worked in Human Services wearing many hats; including Dial-a-Ride coordinator, Passport services, RTA passes, and general office administrative work, as well as compiling information and reports for the Senior Advisory Committee and the SALT […]

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Work Progresses on Repairs and Renovation

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Supervisor Mark Thoman checks in: Two long overdue projects off the to-do list.

In August 2016 the Department of Homeland Security did an analysis of the Township building and identified several areas where employee and guest safety, security, and access could be improved. A walk through last year by the DGPD stressed that […]

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Pledge to Proactive Suicide Prevention

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Downers Grove Township is pleased to announce we are cooperatively working on proactive suicide prevention as a participating stakeholder of the Youth in Crisis Coalition.

According to the CDC, suicide completion rates have surged to a 30-year high in America. As of 2016, the fastest rising age group for suicide completions are adolescents 10-14 […]

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Armed Forces Day at OakCrest/Oak Hill Cemeteries

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On Saturday morning, May 19, Downers Grove Township held a brief Armed Forces Day ceremony for the over two hundred veterans, stretching back to The War of 1812, at Oak Crest and Oak Hill Township Cemeteries.

The Township Cemetery Foundation honored the veterans resting here with a boulder monument dedicated to the five branches of […]

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Electronics Recycling Every Third Saturday

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Highway Garage features “Drive Thru” Drop-Off

Downers Grove Township Highway Department, in cooperation with AVA E-Recycling of Addison IL, offers all Township residents recycling for electronics hardware products every third Saturday from 8am to noon at the Highway Garage located at 318 East Quincy Street, Westmont IL 60559. This service is very convenient. […]

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Pardon Our Dust!!

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Remodeling work beings April 9th.

Downers Grove Township begins interior construction on Monday, April 9th to replace doors, locks, and counter spaces in the Township building located at 4340 Prince Street in Downers Grove. Township offices will remain open with normal business hours during construction. The project timetable runs through the end of May.

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Groot Rate Increases Take Effect April 1, 2018

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The third year of the Groot refuse contract begins April 1, 2018. The planned increases are as follows.

The Unlimited Program, which most residents have, will increase 59¢ (59 cents), from $19.57 to $20.16 per month.
The Fixed/Limited Program will increase .53¢ (53 cents) from $17.77 to $18.30 per month.
The Sticker Program […]

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Peer-Led Life Skills Classes Promote Positive Social Behavior

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By Denise Freese Dec. 18, 2017

This article appeared in the Suburban Life News SD Edition of December 13-19, 2017

The Downers Grove Township is a local government group that does a terrific job promoting important educational opportunities for students through partnerships and social activities.  Recognizing the valuable impact of these opportunities, St. Mary of […]

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LED Lighting Installed

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Improved workspace lighting saves money!

On November 10th and 11th while offices were closed, Downers Grove Township switched out 35 year old failing fluorescent fixtures to new LED panels all across the main floor. Almost 100 new LED light panels reduce eye strain on employees, and drastically reduce power consumption. Reduced power consumption leads to […]

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Township Resolution Opposes Asphalt Plant — Update — Petitioner Withdraws

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On Thursday, September 21, 2017 the DG Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Resolution opposing a proposed asphalt batching facility at 9900 S. Rt.83, in the SE corner of unincorporated DG Township. The Resolution can be found here.

Township Supervisor Mark Thoman, who spoke against the proposed facility at the DuPage County ZBA […]

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Township Petitions Village for Rezoning and Consolidation of Properties

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From Supervisor Mark Thoman: “The Village of Downers Grove revised their Zoning Ordinance and created a new INP-1 class of properties that applies to us. In order to bring our location in line with the new zoning classification, we are voluntarily petitioning the Village to consolidate our five contiguous properties and rezone them to a […]

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Forest Preserve Asks For Resident Input On Master Plan

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The DuPage County Forest Preserve District is developing a Plan for the Future and wants to hear from residents! The District’s comprehensive master-plan process will help guide projects and initiatives over the next five years. The planning process depends on community input gathered from hosting public meetings at locations throughout the county.

District 2 — Sept. 26, […]

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