Vincent Llanes, Copy Editor

May 15, 2020

On May 12, 2020, the Downers Grove council had a remote meeting led by mayor Robert Barnett. This meeting took place in the village hall of downtown Downers Grove. The council ensures viewers that high quality equipment was used to capture both the video and audio of the meeting. Most of the meeting’s agenda and goals were in regards to COVID-19 and its impact on the residents of Downers Grove, with very little attention being paid towards the typical agenda. The council stresses the critical nature of COVID 19. “To call these times unique and unprecedented is by now an understatement,” commissioner Greg Hose said. In these times, the council urges action to take place. The situation demands a degree of cooperation and resilience. “The uptick in frustration is palpable...

Jacqueline Barba, Alex Miranda, and Luc Alvarez

April 23, 2020

As of April 23, 41 days have passed since the student body has attended class within the walls of the DGS building. While the hallways may appear deserted without thousands of students to fill them, the campus is anything but abandoned. With meal preparation and packaging in the kitchen, 3D printers generating face shields in the classrooms and building construction underway, DGS has found ways to repurpose its facilities while students are remote learning. While students can no longer gather in the cafeteria for meals, DGS staff is making efforts to guarantee that all students are fed, especially those in need. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, 27.9% of DGS students are classified as low income. This student population is more likely to qualify for free or reduced lunch...