Click here to read our
Fall 2011

PDHA Newsletter


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Plug In Illinois®
is the Official Electric Choice Website of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Click here to learn about electric competition in Illinois and find out how to choose a lower cost and/or green energy supplier.

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Click here for  information about curbside recycling

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    The Village of Downers Grove and Creative Recycling is offering electronics recycling on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Upcoming dates include February 4, March 3 & April 7.  The drop-off location is at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, in the employee parking lot at the rear of the building, off Curtiss Street. Volunteer workers there accept pretty much anything you would think of as "electronics" including computers (including monitors, keyboards, printers, etc.), telephones, gaming consoles, stereos, televisions, VCRs, and other gadgets. A longer list of acceptable and unacceptable items may be found on the Village's recycling page.
E-waste

District 99 North Campus Improvements

    Outdoor improvements for the North High Campus of School District 99 incorporate a vacated portion of Prince Street.  The Village Council approved this vacation on January 10, 2012. Click here to view these council meeting minutes.  Click here to view background information about this Village Council action.
   On October 27, 2011, District 99 held an Open House at North High to share updated concept information about the "Phase Two" improvements.  Over 40 community members attended the Open House. District 99 states that it collected valuable feedback as the design concepts moving forward with the development process.

Click here to view the Open House Neighborhood Comments.

 Beauty in Nature at Lyman Woods

    "Beauty in Nature at Lyman Woods" was the title of the June gallery show in the lobby of the Downers Grove Public Library. This show exhibited 34 large photographs depicting the flora and fauna of Lyman Woods.  These beautiful and interesting prints are the work of Manuel Perez, a medical doctor who lives in Downers Grove, likes to take photos, and loves Lyman Woods. 

Perez Deer
"Dynamic Duo" - Courtesy of Dr. Manuel D. Perez

   Click here to read a recent story in the Downers Grove Reporter about Dr. Perez and his fascination with Lyman Woods.

Heritage Alliance Mission

  Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance is dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove. In the past, we have maintained sharp focus on the natural heritage within our community. Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance has been instrumental in the preservation and protection of Lyman Woods, and Belmont Prairie, which continue as on-going projects.

   We are now also committed to the preservation of  cultural aspects of Downers Grove, including its rich architectural heritage. We work to accomplish our mission through education as well as community outreach.


 
Can you find this house in Downers Grove and why is it important? (Click the image for the answer)


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PDHA Special Meeting
Thursday, February 23

7:00 pm
Lincoln Center
935 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Highway Cleanup

  Next Highland Ave.
 Adopt-A-Highway
CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, April 21, 2012
8:30 to 11:00 AM
Please click here
to fill out the required
Waiver Form.
Meet at 33rd Street
Lyman Woods Parking Lot.

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Historic Preservation Ordinance

Find out more about current historic preservation efforts
in Downers Grove at www.DGCMR.org


Last updated 1/29/2012