Every Thanksgiving morning, Randall Park is filled with delicious food, a close-knit community, and a football tournament. Since 2003, Thanksgiving has grown to be many Downers Grove families' favorite...

According to rankings published Sept. 29 on Niche’s 2024 roundup of the top school districts in Illinois, District 99 has been ranked number 22 in the top 25. Each school was graded based on nine different...

Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The celebration is adjacent to Christmas for people of the Hindu religion, and is held...

A crowded gym, a guest speaker, and a story to be told. The DGN student body waited patiently for a presentation, but this one was far different from expected. Former NBA player Chris Herren struggled...

Waking up early Thursday morning despite not having school is a common tradition for many families as they head to downtown Downers Grove for the annual Thanksgiving 5K. Community members flood Main Street...

DGN hosted an event where students got to meet and interact with the author and cartoonist of many graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang during fourth period Wednesday, November 9. He wrote American Born Chinese...

Former teacher and football coach Pete Ventrelli passed away Oct. 18. Ventrelli coached from 1986 to 2001 and led the team to second in state in 1990. He was introduced into the DGN hall of fame in 2009,...

To say I hate haunted houses would be a lie; however, it is a truth that when I attend one, I refuse to lead. Instead, I am found in the middle of the group, clutching onto whoever was unlucky enough to...

Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit, national organization that provides elementary school students with food on the weekends. The Chicago chapter of Blessings in a Backpack collaborated with DGN Empowerment...

Athletic trainer Matt Carbon is no stranger to life in Downers Grove. Carbon graduated from DGN in 2018 and attended Marquette University, where he received his Bachelor's in exercise physiology and...

Former chief of the terrorist organization Hamas, issued a worldwide “Day of Jihad (rage)”, Oct. 13. The intent was for Muslims and pro-Palestine advocates to violently take the streets and show support...

The Tivoli Theater is an iconic staple business of downtown Downers Grove, providing a cozy experience to those of all ages. Whether you’re going to see Paw Patrol as a 4 year old or Oppenheimer as a...