Joanne Von Alroth

Some businesses near churches or schools might be allowed to sell liquor in the future. Village Council members said they will consider amending the existing liquor ordinance-which prohibits businesses within...

Residents with a yen to hold village office have until late next month to make their decision about whether to run. Candidates interested in one of two village commissioner seats...

The village will open a spacious $3.5 million police facility in time for Westmont's diamond jubilee. Trustees last week unanimously approved plans for the new police facility to replace the...

Smart motorists will get a chance to receive some Yuletide cheer from village police this holiday season. In an effort to reward motorists and passengers who wear their seatbelts, police...

After months of opposition to a proposed development, residents were all smiles last week as trustees gave unanimous approval to a town home subdivision on the village's north side. The...

Residents will be able to enjoy more space at O'Brien Park soon. Downers Grove Park Board members agreed last week to spend $188,000 to buy 2 acres in the 7000...

After more than 30 years with the Park District, John Muno, the director of recreation, will retire at the end of this month, officials said. Muno, who has served as...

Pet owners who let their animals romp freely in the village could find themselves in the doghouse. Police will begin enforcing village and Downers Grove Park District laws that prohibit...

Selecting a book or tape from the library might one day be no more difficult than sitting down at a home computer. That's just one move officials are exploring in...

Downers Grove, Darien and Woodridge will link together this month in an effort to improve cable television service. The three towns will hold a joint hearing at 7:30 p.m. Nov....