Downers Grove, Illinois
About Downers Grove
Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Downers Grove is a thriving city, home to 50,552 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Downers Grove holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 14.65 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,451 residents per square mile.
📰 Downers Grove News Today
- DuPage County, Illinois tornado sirens inadvertently go off, village says abc7chicago.com · Aug 18
- Did you hear that? Suburban Chicago tornado sirens ‘accidentally' go off in middle of night NBC Chicago · Aug 18
- Village Council To Vote On Dutch Bros. Proposal In Downers Grove Patch · Aug 14
- Kathleen A. Falco Obituary (2026) - Downers Grove, IL - Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Downers Grove Township Provides Programs & Services For Seniors westmont.il.gov · May 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Downers Grove Unique
- The only place in America named Downers Grove — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 50,552.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Downers Grove
- Carnivore & the Queen — american
- Downers Sand Club Sports Bar & Grill — pizza
- Fonda de Paula — mexican
- Mud and Char (café)
- Pierce Tavern — american
- Pinecone Cottage Teahouse (café)
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Foxtail
- Tortorice's Pizza — pizza
- Wasabi Restaurant and Bar — oriental
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Downers Grove Museum · Museum
- Evergreen Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Downers Grove
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- 62nd & Brookbank Park reviews ★
- 62nd & Carpenter Park reviews ★
- Ashes · Garden reviews ★
- Beeches · Garden reviews ★
- Belmont & Curtiss Park reviews ★
- Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Bending Oaks Park reviews ★
- Blodgett & Elmwood Park reviews ★
- Buckeyes · Garden reviews ★
- Carroll Park reviews ★
- Concord Square Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Downers Grove
- Belle Aire Elem School
- El Sierra Elem School
- Fairmount Elem School
- Herrick Middle School
- Highland Elem School
- Hillcrest Elem School
- Indian Trail Elem School
- Kingsley Elem School
- Lakeview Jr High School
- Lester Elem School
- O Neill Middle School
- Pierce Downer Elem School
- Prairieview Elementary School
- Whittier Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.