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W. H. Edwards House, Downers
Grove
The W. H. Edwards House at 942 Maple,
Downers Grove, pictured above, is in danger of extinction. The property is being offered and tentatively has been sold
for purposes of redevelopment. See the well-written articles in Suburban Life and in the Chicago Tribune for details. Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance is hoping any
redevelopment plan will include preservation and reuse of this historic
home. Click here to read community opinoins about the Edwards House. Here is a link to the "Help save 942 Maple in Downers Grove" Facebook page.
* * * * * Knotweed & Stiltgrass Eradication Effort The
Downers Grove Park District, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage
County, and Sanitary District are all working together to eradicate
Japanese knotweed & Japanese stiltgrass from Downers Grove.
They will not be successful unless we also eradicate it from our
backyards. The Northeast
Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, based out
of the Chicago Botanic Garden, has grant money available to cover the
costs
to homeowners
to remove Japanese knotweed.
 Please click here to read fact sheets about Japanese knotweed & Japanese stiltgrass. They are some of the most invasive plant species in the world. In England, homeowners are unable to sell their properties with Japanese knotweed. The rumor is that it came to Downers Grove when architect Frank Lloyd Wright brought a cutting from Japan to a friend in Denburn 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)  |
  PDHA Meeting TBA 7:00 PM, Room TBA Lincoln Center 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 * * * * * Highway Cleanup Next Highland Avenue Adopt-A-Highway CLEAN-UP DAY Saturday, August 16, 2014 8:30 to 11:00 AM Please click here to fill out the required Waiver Form. Meet at 33rd Street Lyman Woods Parking Lot. * * * * *  Please consider a charitable donation to support educational activities of Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance. * * * * * Click here to learn about beekeeping in Lyman Woods. * * * * * * * * * * Click here to learn more about other local historic preservation activities in Downers Grove. *
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Village Will Not Renew Electrical Aggregation The
Village's electrical aggregation contract with FirstEnergy Solutions
will end in August 2014. The two-year contract initiated in 2012 locked
in low electricity supply rates for residents and small businesses.
The Village has reviewed options for renewing the contract with FirstEnergy and has also looked into other independent energy suppliers. In today's market, the rates available from other energy suppliers are nearly identical to ComEd's rates. * * * * * The Village Now Has Electronics Recycling The Village of Downers Grove and Creative Recycling are offering electronics recycling on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Drop-off location is in the employee parking lot at rear of Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, off Curtiss Street. There volunteers accept pretty much anything you would think of as "electronics" such as computers (along with monitors, printers, etc.), VCRs, stereos, gaming consoles, televisions, and other gadgets. A longer list of acceptable and unacceptable items may be found on the Village's recycling page. |
Last updated
7/21/2014