Downers Grove-Best Place to Retire!

Downers Grove has been rated #5 by CNNMoney.com in their list of the 20 Best Places to Retire. The article mentions the 49 award winning parks in Downers Grove, the award winning Good Samaritan hospital as well as an abundance of good restaurants and the close proximity to Chicago for cultural events. Our secret is out!

Sears Home Tour in Downers Grove

The Downers Grove History Museum is offering two Trolley Tours one Historic Downers Grove Tour and one featuring the historic Sears homes in Downers Grove on September 12, 2009. Tours begin and end at the museum. Enjoy the museum's exibits and light refreshments after the tour. Additional parking is available at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Trolley Space is limited. Call the Museum for more information (630) 963-1309.

Downers Grove Free Tuesday Eve. Concerts

Tueday evenings this Summer starting at 7PM come to Fischel Park in Downtown Downers Grove for free Concerts...http://www.dgparks.org/supportdata/concert%20event%20listing%20-%20website.pdf

I have a nice corner condo in Park Grove condominiums overlooking the park! 2BR, 2 Bath now priced at $189,000. It's a steal!!!

Downers Grove Park District wins an award.

Congratulations to the Downers Grove Park District for being named a finalist for the 2009 Gold Medal Award. Sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the Gold Medal Award is the most prestigious award in the industry. The Downers Grove Park District won once before in 1983. The winner of the 2009 award will be announced in October.