Downers Grove
Coverage of Downers Grove in the Nexus archive.
- NWS confirms 2 more tornadoes in southwest suburbs from Monday's severe storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed two additional tornadoes in Downers Grove and Romeoville from Monday's severe storms in the Chicagoland area.
- Contractor found dead more than 24 hours after going missing in Downers Grove storm sewer ID'd
A contractor was found dead in a storm sewer in Downers Grove more than 24 hours after going missing during severe weather in the west suburbs.
- Texas contractor identified in Downers Grove storm sewer death
A Texas contractor has been identified in a storm sewer death in Downers Grove. The probable cause of death is listed as accidental drowning, pending final toxicology results.
- Illinois contractor goes missing in sewer after being swept away by stormwaters alongside colleague
Two workers were trapped by rising stormwaters in a sewer system beneath a street in Downers Grove. Only one has been rescued.
- 1 of 2 workers trapped in storm sewer below street in Downers Grove still missing, authorities say it's now a recovery operation
Fire officials in Downers Grove have shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation after one of two workers remains missing following a storm sewer entrapment. The incident occurred below a street in the southwest suburban village.
- Contractor remains missing after being trapped in Downers Grove sewer; 1 rescued
A contractor remains missing after being trapped in a sewer construction site in Downers Grove during storms. Another contractor was rescued, and the search for the missing individual has transitioned to a recovery mission.
- Contractor stuck in storm sewer, another rescued in Downers Grove as heavy rain hits area
A contractor is stuck in a storm sewer in Downers Grove, and another has been rescued as heavy rain impacts the area. Contractors in the west suburbs are also reported to be stuck in a sewer.
- Flooding traps two sewer workers in Downers Grove, rescue attempt underway
Two contractors were trapped in a storm sewer under a street in Downers Grove as severe storms hit Chicago's western suburbs. A rescue attempt is currently underway.
- Lurie Children's Hospital moves forward with plans to build new inpatient pediatric facility in Downers Grove
Lurie Children's Hospital plans to build its first inpatient pediatric facility outside its Chicago location in Downers Grove. The hospital has filed a certificate of need with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to proceed with the project.
- Oak Brook teen accused in fatal Downers Grove crash to remain in custody
An Oak Brook teen accused of causing a crash that killed a suburban Chicago couple will remain in custody after a DuPage County judge reviewed new evidence. Prosecutors confirmed the decision following Tuesday's court consideration.