Calling all county fair fans: This week, make plans to attend the annual Lake County, DuPage County and McHenry County Fairs. Plus, check out the Streamwood Summer Celebration, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Founders Days, Northbrook Days and the many National Night Out events happening Tuesday, Aug. 2.
S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating to AAA from AA+ on Downers Grove Park District s GO debt outstanding. Downers Grove Park District has been assigned an AAA long-term rating to the district s series 2022 general obligation (GO) limited-tax park bonds.
Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
The Downers Grove Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
Updated 7/16/2021 11:36 PM
The Downers Grove Park District will host the third annual BBQ Bolt Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.
Starting and finishing at McCollum Park in Downers Grove, the BBQ Bolt will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate summer with a race offering multiple options and a post-race Picnic in the Park featuring BBQ and beer. McCollum Park is located at 6801 Main St., Downers Grove. Online registration is available through Aug. 26 at www.dgparks.org/BBQBOLT.
The BBQ Bolt offers participants the choice of two course distances 5K or 1 mile. The 1-mile option is also open to strollers and dog walkers. In 2021, the BBQ Bolt will also feature a virtual option for those who want to participate in the BBQ Bolt on their own time and at their own pace.