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Brick municipal public works building with flagpole and large tree outside.

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Nicor Gas rate hike adds $2 to Downers Grove area bills

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an $82 million Nicor Gas rate increase on Oct. 15, adding roughly $2 per month to residential gas bills in Downers Grove, Woodridge and Westmont heading into heating season.

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Drive-through coffee kiosk with blue roof illuminated at dusk.

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Downers Grove approves Dutch Bros. drive-through on Ogden Avenue

The Downers Grove Village Council unanimously approved a Dutch Bros. Coffee drive-through at Ogden and Saratoga avenues on Sept. 8, overriding a planning commission denial, with construction expected before winter and an opening targeted for spring 2027.

October 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Crowd filling a downtown street lined with brick storefronts and holiday decorations.

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Rec League seeks Downers Grove liquor license for Oct. 1 hearing

The Downers Grove Liquor Commission will review a Class R-1/0 license application for The Rec League, a two-story restaurant and entertainment venue at 844 Warren Ave. from the Cadence Kitchen and Foxtail team, at its Thursday, Oct. 1 meeting.

September 17, 2026 · 2 min read