Archive for November 25th, 2009

My first million

Posted 25 November 2009 | By | Categories: Downtown Management Corp., From the Editor | 1 Comment

With the stats counter coming up on the DGreport‘s millionth hit — that’s 1,000,000 — since April 2008, how better to celebrate than with a friendly contest? I will award a $1,000,000 $10 gift certificate for use at downtown Downers Grove shops and restaurants to the reader who comes closest to the day of the [...]

A wonderful weekend on tap

Posted 25 November 2009 | By | Categories: Community Events, Downtown Management Corp., Entertainment, Local Business, Neighbohoods | 2 Comments

Once the Thanksgiving feast is over and the leftovers are stashed, it’s time to usher in the Christmas season. This year, several seasonal events are on tap as downtown Downers Grove presents “It’s a Wonderful Weekend,” Nov. 27 through 29. There’s a new schedule this year, kicking off with the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony on [...]

An open letter to council

Posted 25 November 2009 | By | Categories: Community Events, Fundraisers, Heritage Fest | 27 Comments

Please save Heritage Fest. Council members, I am writing to express my disappointment at the decision to suspend Heritage Fest for 2010.  Realistically, I beleive Commissioner Neustadt’s expressed concern is valid: suspended for one year makes it very hard to bring back the next year.