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Groot Refuse Pickup Contract: No Increase Next Year April 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020

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For unincorporated residents, the refuse contract with Groot has been extended. The Township explored several options with Groot and both parties agreed to a single five-year extension of services to unincorporated residents.

The current rates in effect beginning April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 will remain in place for one additional year without being […]

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Senior Survival Series Part 2 “Spring Cleaning” – Estate Planning/Wellness & Fitness

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Downers Grove Township Senior Advisory Committee (SAC)  and Friends for Downers Grove Township Seniors (FFDGTS) are sponsoring the next installment in our popular Senior Survival “Lunch & Learn” Series. The first seminar was well attended providing timely and important information about Senior Scams and Fraud, as well as, Medicare for 2019. Questions were welcome, and […]

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Active Adult Drop-In at People’s Resource Center

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Looking For Something to Do? People’s Resource Center in Westmont is hosting some inspiring fun activities on the first Friday of each month beginning Thursday, March 14th from 10-12noon. The first one involves art… and you do NOT need any special talents to attend! These are DROP-IN events with no reservation required. Come join the […]

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Local Job Fair

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People’s Resource Center is hosting it’s 4th Annual Career Fair on Thursday, March 14th from 9am until 12 noon. This is a great opportunity for job seekers! PRC will even provide interview clothing from their Clothes Closet. Click on flyer for larger image.

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Support Our Seniors by Eating Some WARM & Spicy Barbecue!!!

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City Barbecue will give 25% of the proceeds for attending participants (bring a flyer) to Friends for Downers Grove Township Seniors (FFDGTS) to support Senior programming and activities. Come out THIS Friday, February 1st between the hours of 10:30am -10:30pm and let them know, with your flyer, that it’s for FFDGTS!  

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Free Tax Prep Services for Seniors and Low Income Residents

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AARP offers free tax preparation services by appointment only for senior citizens 65 and older, and qualifying low income residents. Don’t wait until the last minute! Days and times are limited!    DOWNERS GROVE TOWNSHIP LOCATIONS: Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630.963.1300 to schedule an appointment
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Stay Warm!

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Stay warm in cold weather. These are the winter 2019 Warming Centers located within Downers Grove Township. A warming center is a short-term emergency shelter that operates when temperatures or a combination of precipitation, wind chill, wind and temperature become dangerously inclement. Their paramount purpose is the prevention of death and injury from exposure to […]

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Resume, Computer Skills Check out People’s Resource Center!

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People’s Resource Center (PRC) has just launched a series of 8 Job Assistance Workshops at Downers Grove Public Library. The workshop will help residents of any age understand resume writing in our “tech” age, phone interviewing, salary negotiation, multi-generational communication and job searching. Additionally, the Westmont location has a variety of computer classes for all […]

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Food Pantry Assistance for Furloughed Federal Employees

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Any Federal employees currently furloughed due to the current Federal government shut down may receive food assistance at the FISH Food Pantry, located at Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince, Downers Grove IL 60515.  The Food Pantry is open Monday and Friday from 9am until Noon. Please bring a Federal ID.

This assistance will continue for […]

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Teen Resiliency Workshops

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Downers Grove Township, as a member of the Youth In Crisis Coalition, is pleased to promote events that reinforce our shared mission of helping youth. From our good friends and fellow coalition member NAMI

Trouble handling expectations, school, and stress?  You’re normal, and we can equip you with some ways to deal better!  […]

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Dial-A-Ride Contract with PACE Renewed for 2019

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Dial-A-Ride Contract with PACE Renewed for 2019

The Township is pleased to continue providing Dial-A-Ride for 2019. Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared ride service for Downers Grove Township residents who are 65 and over. It is also a service for qualified persons with disabilities of any age. In order to ride Dial-A-Ride […]

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Possible Flood Insurance Savings for Unincorporated Resident Homeowners – DuPage County Receives CRS Rating from FEMA

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DuPage County Receives CRS Rating from FEMA

For the first time, DuPage County earned a rating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS) program that can save unincorporated residents up to 20 percent on their flood insurance.

The Community Rating System (CRS) program credits government agencies for efforts that go above and […]

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Coordinated Spray August 30th to Combat West Nile Virus Carrying Mosquitoes

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The Township will be participating in an application for adult mosquito control Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in the unincorporated areas of Downers Grove Township.  Traps within the Township have had several positive collections for West Nile Virus carrying species, and the threat level has increased to level 3.  The last adult mosquito control application […]

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Temporary Disability Placards Available With Doctor’s Order Starting Sept. 4th

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Beginning Tuesday, September 4th, 2018, Downers Grove Township will begin offering temporary handicapped placards to permanent residents of Downers Grove Township. A Doctor’s Certification of Handicapped Stature is required for issuance of the temporary ninety (90) day placard. An Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card, issued by the Secretary of State Driver License Facility, can […]

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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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