Financial Audit Report – 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:46:11 +0000

Klein, Hall and Associates, LLC have completed their audit of Downers Grove Township financial statements as of February 28, 2013.

To view the report, click the link below.
Downers Grove Township Audited Financial Statements – February 28, 2013

Annual Treasurer’s Report – 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:22 +0000

Click the link to view the Annual Treasurer’s Report for 2013.

Diane Konicek
Town Clerk
Phone: (630) 719-6613

New Not-For-Profit Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:43:27 +0000

Downers Grove Township is proud to announce the formation of their 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation. Since 1985 Downers Grove Township has been the caretaker of Oak Hill/Oak Crest Cemeteries. Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit Section 501(c)(3) organization, pursuing its mission of providing services for the Downers Grove Township Oak Hill Oak Crest Cemeteries.

Oak Hill and Oak Crest cemeteries are located between Maple Avenue and Howard Street, in unincorporated Downers Grove, and Lisle Township. The Oak Hill Cemetery was a large piece of land that was donated in 1865 by Dexter Stanley. Some local families buried at Oak Hill are, Downer Stanley, Dixon, Carpenter and Rogers to name a few.

The Oak Crest Cemetery is located between Howard Street and Elmore in unincorporated Downers Grove and partly lies in Lisle Township. Oak Crest, once called Blodgett, was a privately owned cemetery. During the lifetime of Mr. William Blodgett he sold lots in Oak Crest but at no time did he own the land. Also, the first woman senator in Illinois, Lottie Holman O’Neill, is buried at Oak Crest along with the Cooper, Parrish and Herrick families.

Just recently, the Township took initiative to create this 501(c)(3) with the intent to preserve the dignity of the cemeteries. A Board of Directors that is not compensated for its services governs the Foundation. The Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation benefits from the guidance of its board members, who represent the community and contribute their professional educational expertise.

The Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation was established as a not-for-profit organization to provide restoration of the cemeteries. It is the mission of The Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation to work for the restoration of the grounds, headstones and fencing.

For those who wish to donated to the Oak/Hill Crest Foundation please contact us at 1-630-719-6600 OR mail your donations to Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation C/O Downers Grove Township; 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

All monies received will be used exclusively for the betterment of the cemeteries. Your donation(s) are tax deductible.

Downers Grove Township would like to thank you for supporting the historical preservation of our community.

Minutes – April 4th, 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:30:59 +0000

The following agenda was added to the website.

Minutes – 04/04/2013

Click here to see a listing of all the Board Meeting agendas and minutes.

Diane Konicek
Town Clerk

Phone: (630) 719-6613
Fax: (630) 719-6608

2012 Tax Bill Information

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:08:11 +0000

The 2012 tax bills will be mailed today by the DuPage County Treasurer. Tax bill payments are due June 4th and September 4th, 2013.

The assessed values and tax bill amounts listed in the Parcel Search reflect the final 2012 assessments and the 2012 tax rates and tax bill amounts.

Theresa Cockrell
Assessor
Phone: (630) 719-6630

Have you flooded?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:16:31 +0000

The flooding during the April 17 and 18, 2013 storms, may have damaged your home or business and it could affect the value of your property. You may qualify for an assessment adjustment for 2013, tax payable in 2014.

If you would like the Assessor to consider granting assessment relief, please complete this form of the flood damage. Please send to Downers Grove Township Assessor’s Office, Attn: Susan Sheldon, at 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 or send an email to Susan Sheldon.

Damage to personal property, i.e., furnishings, appliances, etc. cannot be considered for an assessment adjustment.

This will be a one-year only adjustment for 2013 and may require an interior inspection of the damage and/or repair for verification purposes.

DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMITTING THIS REQUEST IS JULY 1, 2013.

Theresa Cockrell
Assessor
Phone: (630) 719-6630

Reminder: May Township Board Meeting

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:48 +0000

The Township Board Meeting will be held at the Township office, as follows:

Date: May 2nd, 2013

Where: Meeting Room – 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL

When: 7:30 pm

View and download the meeting agenda.

Parkinson’s Disease – The Vintage Times

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:55:08 +0000

The Vintage Times – Hanna Benioff

A discussion about Parkinson’s disease and local programs that can help in coping with this disease is presented on the Vintage Times, a local cable television program for older adults.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that mainly affects control over an individual’s movements. Guests on this program discuss local programs for persons who have Parkinson’s disease, offered by the American Parkinson’s Association at Central DuPage Hospital and at the Advocate Good Samaritan Wellness Center. “It is important to get an early diagnosis so that treatments can be given to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Effective treatments include medications, regular exercise, and a well-balanced diet,” says Jessica Stielow of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association at Central DuPage Hospital.

This program can be seen on the following channels:
• DGTV channel 6, during the month of May 2013 on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am.
• Comcast channel 19, during the month of June 2013 on Thursdays at 6 pm.
• In the Village of Darien, on channel 6, daily at 4 pm.
• For AT& U-Verse customers the program airs on channel 99 on same days and times as listed above.

Or, log on to www.downers.us from there, go to “Network With Us” (right-menu), click on “YouTube”, go to “Featured Playlists” and then click the “Uploaded videos” section, scroll through the list to find the Vintage Times episode title.

DVD copies will be available for loan at public libraries in Downers Grove, Darien, and Westmont as well as at the Township office.

Hanna Benioff
Senior Services Coordinator
Division of Human Services
Phone: (630) 719-6682
Fax: (630) 719-6608

Highway Department Summer Office Hours 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:06:48 +0000

The Highway Department’s summer office hours are 7 am – 3 pm, Monday through Friday, effective May 1st to October 31st, 2013. All other Township departments are open from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Increase

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:10:04 +0000

Just in….the senior citizens homestead exemption will increase from 4,000 to 5,000. This will go in to effect for 2013, payable in 2014.

Full details here from the Illinois General Assembly.