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The Township Supervisor serves as Chief Executive Officer of the township. The Supervisor’s duties and responsibilities include serving as Chairman of the Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor of the General Assistance program, and Treasurer of all Town funds including General Assistance and Road and Bridge funds. The Supervisor also oversees the Human Services Department which has programs for Senior Citizens and Youth. Senior Citizen programs include classes and social events. The Youth Services division teaches Life Skills classes to many schools within the Township Boundaries.
Supervisor News
Annual Town Meeting 04/14/2026
The Downers Grove Township will be hosting their Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on April 14th, at Hinsdale South High School’s Little Theater. Doors open at 6:15 pm, the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, please arrive with time to check in. Only registered voters of the Downers Grove Township are
Offices Closed for President’s Day
Our township offices will be closed for President’s Day on February 16th, 2026.
Township Center Activities Canceled, Friday January 23rd
Due to predicted extreme cold weather, the Downers Grove Township Center will be canceling activities for Friday, January 23rd. Township Office: 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove Il 60515 The Township offices are planning to remain open to essential services, please call ahead for availability and appointments. Office: 630-719-6670 FISH Food
Cold Weather Emergency Resources
Other Resources: 211 DuPage County DuPage Pads Village of Downers Grove Village of Westmont
2026-2027 Budget Available for Review
The Downers Grove Township Preliminary Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is available for public viewing. The Public Hearings on said budgets will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm, with the Regular Board Meeting immediately following. Documents can be found under Clerk/Transparency/Board Meetings.
Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day
Our township offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19th, 2026.
Voter Registration
You can register to vote at the Supervisor’s Office!
To begin the registration process, please call to schedule an appointment. When registering, bring two forms of identification, one of which must have your correct name and address on it. A photo ID is not required to register.
New voters are required to meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
- Must live in your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
- Must not be currently convicted and serving a sentence
- Cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else
Passports
Processing Times
Application
Downers Grove Township is a Passport Acceptance Facility. To apply for a new U.S. Passport, you must have one of each of the following:
Original or certified copy of birth certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, or a full-validity, undamaged U.S. passport. Full validity means the document is or was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16. All documents must be sealed or stamped certified originals. No photocopies will be accepted.
A valid photo ID is required. A drivers license or state ID are acceptable forms of identification. The ID must include your photo, signature, issue date and expiration date.
Passport photographs must be 2″x2″ in size. They should be recent (within the last six months) and bear a clear likeness to the applicant. Passport photographs must be clear, front view, full face, eyes open, and a neutral expression. They must be taken in front of a plain, white background. The Township can take passport photos for $8.00. Please note that we do not have the ability to take pictures of infants or children that require assistance standing.
There are two separate fees (Application fee and Execution fee) involved when applying for your passport using a DS-11 form. Application fees must be in the form of a check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State. The $35.00 Execution Fee may be paid in cash or by check made payable to Downers Grove Township. For a full breakdown of required and optional fees click here.
If international departure is less than two weeks away or a passport is needed for foreign visas, submitting an application at a Regional Passport Agency may be advised. An appointment for that is required. Visit travel.state.gov for more information.
All passport applicants, regardless of age, must be present during the time of application. Applicants aged 16 and 17 must have one parent present with them. Applicants aged 15 and under must have both parents present.
Passport Renewal
You may qualify to submit your passport renewal by using form DS-82. This application can be made by mail only if:
- You can submit your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card with your application.
- You were at least 16 years old when your most recent U.S. passport and/or U.S. passport card was issued.
- You were issued your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card less than 5 years ago.
- You use the same name as on your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card – OR – you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect your name change (marriage certificate or court order).
Mosquito Abatement
Public Act 103-0976 – Illinois requirement regarding pesticide applications.
We have begun our annual efforts to minimize mosquito populations, reduce the risk of West Nile Virus transmission, and preserve the overall comfort and quality of life of our residents.
The Township has contracted with St. Charles-based Clarke to provide our community with an integrated mosquito management program. This includes:
- Ongoing surveillance to monitor overall mosquito population levels and detect the presence of mosquito-borne disease like West Nile Virus
- Mapping known mosquito breeding sites throughout the community
- Applying larval control products to known or active mosquito breeding sites such as catch basins, storm drains and standing water sites. Larval control products (larvicides) work to control mosquitos in the aquatic larval stage. Larvicides are effective at suppressing overall mosquito populations and preventing the hatch-off of flying biting adults.
- Adult mosquito control treatments to quickly reduce adult populations when surveillance indicates a rise in populations or the presence of a mosquito-borne disease like West Nile Virus. This involves applying a very small amount of an EPA-registered adult mosquito control product (an adulticide) though an ultra-low-volume sprayer. The sprayer creates a fine mist of tiny droplets that move through the air and work by making physical contact with adult mosquitoes in-flight. The treatments are typically scheduled during the evening hours when mosquitoes are most active.
For more information about mosquito control, visit www.Clarke.com.
To report standing water, high mosquito activity, or be placed on the spray notification call list, please call 1-800-942-2555.
What can you do?
- Empty, remove, cover or overturn any outdoor receptacles that could collect and hold rainwater.
- Empty plastic wading pools after each use and turn them over.
- Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water-holding containers or store them inside.
- Fill or drain low places in the yard.
- Keep drains, ditches and culverts clear of weeds and trash so water can drain properly.
- Cover trash containers to keep out rain water.
- Keep grass short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house.
- Repair leaky plumbing and outdoor faucets.
- Change the water in bird baths or plant pots at least once a week.
- Clean out clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.
- Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar or drain and spray them.
Weed/Grass Control
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.”
Residential property in the Unincorporated areas of Downers Grove Township must be maintained by the owner. The Township ordinance requires that homeowners keep their yard mowed to a height of no more than 8″ and noxious weeds be removed.
When the Township receive complaints about a property, including foreclosed/abandoned homes, that have grass over 8″ or an abundance of weeds, it is the policy of Downers Grove Township that the last known homeowner will receive a certified letter from the Township. If the property is not taken care of, the Township will mow or remove the weeds and a lien of not less than $400.00 will be placed against the property.
The owner will be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred from the mowing of the property.
Prairie grasses and wildflowers are not considered a violation of the ordinance.
The Illinois statute is 60 ILCS 1/105-15
To file a complaint, please call the Supervisor office at 630-719-6610.
(Filing a complaint is a process. Resolution of the complaint can take anywhere from 1 to 45 days.)
Refer to the DG Township Weed Ordinance with updated Resolution – February 23, 2023
Refuse Collection Program for Residents of Unincorporated DGT
The second year of the Groot refuse contract extension begins April 1, 2026. This program covers single family residences in unincorporated Downers Grove Township only. The planned increases are as indicated here for the year 2025 to 2026:
- The Unlimited Program, which most residents have, will increase $1.17, from $24.53 to $25.76 per month.
- The Fixed/Limited Program will increase $1.06 from $22.28 to $23.39 per month.
- The Sticker Program Refuse Collection Fee/Month rises 49¢ from $9.38.17 to $10.37 per month.
- The Stickers for refuse and yard waste go up 22¢ from $4.49 to $4.71 per sticker.
- The Roll Off Two Cubic Yard Container Program increases $4.02 from $80.34 to $74.76 per month.
Billing cycles remain the same. The Township continues to receive positive comments and feedback on Groot as a refuse carrier. Groot can be reached at 708.485.0900 and [email protected]. Additional information on plans can be found directly on Groot’s website here.
Charitable Organizations
Oak Crest & Oak Hill Foundation
Oak Crest / Oak Hill Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization Section 501(c)(3) pursuing its mission of providing services for the Township cemeteries.
Governed by a Board of Directors not compensated for its services, Oak Crest/Oak Hill Foundation benefits from the guidance of it’s board members, who represent the community and contribute their professional and educational expertise.
Make checks payable to:
Oak Hill / Oak Crest Foundation
Mail to or drop off: Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tax ID# 45-3734758
Fish Food Pantry & Community Services
Downers Grove Area FISH is an all-volunteer organization. Limited financial assistance available for persons in Downers Grove, Darien, Westmont, Woodridge, and Lisle.
Food Distribution
Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Fridays 8:30-11:30 am
Clients may visit the pantry once a week. Drive-up or walk-up service provided.
Donations Accepted
Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 am and 5-6 pm
Thursdays and Fridays 8:30-10:30 am
For more information please call 630-432-5350.
Medical Lending Closet
The Township offers medical equipment for a 90-day period at no cost. No residency or age requirements.
Donations of durable medical equipment are accepted, clean and lightly used only.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Appointments required, please call ahead.
Please call our office at 630-719-6610 or email [email protected] to set up your appointment to get equipment or to drop off donations.
Equipment Available:
- Wheelchairs
- Canes
- Walkers
- Shower chairs
- Tub transfers chairs
- Crutches
- Knee scooters
Electrical Aggregation
What is electrical aggregation?
Electrical aggregation, or municipal aggregation, allows Illinois communities to pool local residential and small business electricity usage to negotiate lower rates with alternative suppliers rather than ComEd. It is an “opt-out” program where ComEd still delivers power and handles billing.
Why electrical aggregation?
Since 2009, the State of Illinois has authorized municipalities to arrange for the provision of electricity to residential and small commercial retail customers by alternative electric suppliers. Communities may be able to leverage the buying power of thousands of residents and small businesses to obtain lower supply rates or other benefits.
Downers Grove Township passed a referendum on April 9, 2013 that allowed the Township to “have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program”.
On January 12, 2026 the Downers Grove Township Board of Trustees signed in ORD-2026-0112-1 Authorizing Renewal of Aggregation Program for Electrical Load. Allowing the Township to enter into negotiations with NIMEC to find the best provider for Township residents.
What is changing?
Since 2023, the Township has operated a fixed rate program with Dynegy Home Energy Solutions at a rate of 9.6¢/kWh. Starting with the upcoming billing cycle, the Township is moving to a Price Match program with mc2. Unfortunately, no suppliers could find guaranteed savings for residents, and therefore the Township Board of Trustees approved the risk free Price Match program.
How the Price Match Program Works
- Unlike the previous fixed-rate model, this new program ensures you will never pay more than the ComEd monthly rate.
- Rate Guarantee: mc2 will match the ComEd; Price to Compare; exactly every month. This includes both the base electricity rate and the variable Purchased Electricity Adjustment (PEA).
- No Risk: Because the rate matches ComEd, there is no risk of paying a premium; if market prices drop below a previously fixed rate.
- Civic Contribution: By participating, you help the Township receive a Civic Contribution from mc2 at no additional cost to you. These funds are used to support local initiatives and sustainability goals.
Questions?
MC Squared (mc2) Energy Services
Phone: (833) 505-2748
Email: [email protected]
Speak Directly with Consultant Adam Hoover:
(224) 255-5135 or [email protected]
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