Downers Grove nonprofit Diveheart being featured in documentary
A Downers Grove nonprofit is getting recognized on the big screen.
A new wave of therapy: Scuba diving
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
‘A story of love’: Elderly couple dying of COVID spend final moments holding hands
“It’s a story of love; it’s a story of commitment; it’s a story of how everyone at the hospital went above and beyond.”
Illinois Democrats propose additional funding to fight carjackings, retail theft
Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are proposing to spend more money to reduce carjackings, which have tripled in number and are more violent than ever.
Supply chain issues causing shortage of trees, holiday decorations
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Special Report: Supply chain issues causing shortage on trees, decorations
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Book in Downers Grove High School library sparks backlash from parents
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Controversy in Downers Grove surrounds 'Gender Queer' book
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
1 killed in Downers Grove traffic crash
A pickup truck crossed over a center median and collided with a Sedan. The driver of the Sedan was deceased at the scene.
Second Chicago man charged with attempting to carjack woman at gunpoint at Downers Grove gas station
Bond has been set for the second of two Chicago men accused of attempting to carjack a woman at a Downers Grove gas station and robbing her of her cell phone.
Happy Birthday, Cole! Suburban boy battling leukemia gets almost 3,000 birthday cards from strangers
“I just couldn't even believe it,” said his mom, Brittany Magnus. “The fact that so many people took time out of their day to pick out a special card, go to the post office. All these people did it for Cole.”
'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent
A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.
Chicago man charged with attempting to carjack woman at gunpoint at gas station
A Chicago man was charged with two felonies for allegedly trying to carjack a woman at a Downers Grove gas station and stealing her cell phone last month.
2 suspects wanted in Downers Grove attempted carjacking
SUBURBAN CARJACKING: Police said one of the suspects pointed a gun at a customer filling up their vehicle with gas at a BP Gas Station in Downers Grove. The offenders tried to start the vehicle, but were unsuccessful.
Advocate Aurora Health requiring all 75,000 employees in Illinois and Wisconsin to get vaccinated
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Anthony Michael Hall to host meet-and-greet, 'Breakfast Club' screening Monday
Anthony Michael Hall will host a "Breakfast Club" screening at Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove Monday at 5 p.m. along with a meet and greet.
Anthony Michael Hall hosts 'Breakfast Club' showing
Anthony Michael Hall, the star from "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" will host a screening of The Breakfast Club Monday night at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove.
New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.
Downers Grove bakery owner dies from COVID-19
The owner of a popular suburban bakery has lost his life to COVID-19.
No bond for parolee charged in 2 armed robberies in DuPage County
In one of the robberies, officials say he requested a job application before allegedly committing the crime.