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114Events this week
22Free things to do
92New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Downers Grove

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 114 events, day by day →

Homeschool Ninja Classes at Ultimate Ninjas Academy! Ages 6-9

Tuesday 11:15am · Ultimate Ninjas Academy Naperville

Lombard Farmers Market

Tuesday 3pm · S. Park Ave & St. Charles Road, Lombard, IL, United States, Illinois 60148 · Free

Neckbone Tuesdays at Spavone's

Tuesday 4pm · Tony Spavone's Ristorante

KidStrong Power Hour

Tuesday 4:30pm · Block 59

New in Downers Grove

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Jewel-Osco

Shopping

Local blooms, handled: If you need flowers that look good without eating your whole afternoon, the Floral department at Jewel-Osco has you covered for weddings, parties, and those last-minute "oops, I forgot" moments.

local.jewelosco.com ↗

Arcadia Lane Studio

Beauty

Nails with personality: If your hands deserve more than a basic buff, Arcadia Lane Studio delivers Gel X extensions, builder gel strength, and no-chip manicures with custom art from chrome and cat eye to 3D gems… plus cuts, color, and blowouts when you feel like walking out a whole new mood.

arcadialanestudio.glossgenius.com ↗

Paws In Paradise

Pets

Local pups' happy place: Paws In Paradise keeps tails wagging right here in Downers Grove with daycare play, comfy private boarding suites with fresh bowls and cozy bedding, and on-site grooming through The Dog Brow, so drop off is one and done.

pawsinparadiseonline.com ↗

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Most read in Downers Grove

The five stories Downers Grove readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Dutch Bros. Development Gets Green Light From Downers Grove Village Council

    Dutch Bros. Coffee plans have been approved by the Downers Grove Village Council, despite residents' concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety near Herrick Middle School.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  2. The Rec League Applies For Liquor License As Projected Opening Nears

    The Rec League, a new development from the team behind Cadence Kitchen and Foxtail, has applied for a Class R-1/0 Liquor License, which will permit it to serve beer, wine and liquor in its indoor and outdoor spaces.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  3. Slager's On 66 coming to Countryside - Desplaines Valley News

    After 22 years running Slager's On 47th in Brookfield, Jim Slager is planning to expand his business to Countryside, a second tavern.

    Full story at southwestregionalpublishing.com ↗

  4. Longtime Westmont Store Closing, Owner Retiring

    The Westmont Village Board has voted to buy the property at 20 E.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  5. L.L. Bean Announces Grand Opening Details For Naperville Store

    L.L. Bean has announced details for its Grand Opening of a 16,000 square foot Westridge Court store in Naperville, Illinois.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

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