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April 20Governor Announces Schools Will Remain Closed for Rest of School Year
April 10New AP Exam Schedule Available
August 30No school on Sept. 2

The parking lot once full now provides storage for equipment

Construction progress at DGS

May 17, 2020

COVID-19 has forced schools to turn to e-Learning for the remainder of this semester and possibly next fall. This is a stark contrast as high schoolers are used to being in class everyday and are now forced to complete their learning from their homes. The most common and practical place to do work is at a desk.

DGS looks different here; the new school day

May 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic ensues and Illinois's death toll continues to rise, health care workers fight against the virus on the front lines. Outside Good Samaritan Hospital a sign stands in their support saying

One month later: How Downers Grove has adapted to living under social distancing guidelines

April 24, 2020

Caution tape has become a normal accessory to see outside at community parks and pathways. The caution tape is to remind people that these areas are closed off to the public to encourage social distancing.

COVID-19 brings silence among towns

April 24, 2020

Cleaning supplies has become very valuable. Recognizing this, Target stores limited the number of disinfectant wipes a customer can buy to one.

How grocery stores are operating amidst global pandemic

April 14, 2020

Good Samaritan hospital experiences a lull in patients and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A look into how certain facilities are handling the COVID-19 pandemic

April 13, 2020

Constructed in 1928, the Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove is a community landmark and signature attraction among residents. The current facade of the theatre is a stark contrast to its typical lively marquee displaying nightly movie titles. Now desolate and lifeless, the Tivoli presents a singular message: be well.

Community under quarantine: Downers Grove adapts in wake of COVID-19

March 25, 2020

The varsity wrestling team hoists up one of their coaches after he participated in the staff tug of war competition against the juniors. The staff won the overall tug of war competition.

Feb. 14 spirit assembly recapped

February 14, 2020

Freshman Jacob Selig swimming the breaststroke leg of his 200 individual medley. Selig was fully tapered for this meet and his hard work payed off when he received second on the fresh/soph level.

Boys swim and dive clench conference championship by one point

February 11, 2020

Students geared up to go visit the new addition of the school.

Breaking news: MFP project progresses

January 31, 2020

Varsity basketball takes on Willowbrook

Varsity basketball takes on Willowbrook

January 23, 2020

Senior Alex Liaromatis battles against his opponent from Leyden in hopes to win the match.

DGS wrestling wins 42-21 against Leyden

January 22, 2020

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