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The Township Supervisor serves as Chief Executive Officer of the township. The Supervisor’s duties and responsibilities include serving as Chairman of the Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor of the General Assistance program, and Treasurer of all Town funds including General Assistance and Road and Bridge funds. The Supervisor also oversees the Human Services Department which has programs for Senior Citizens and Youth. Senior Citizen programs include classes and social events. The Youth Services division teaches Life Skills classes to many schools within the Township Boundaries.
Supervisor News
DuPage County Safety Action Plan
Help shape the future of traffic safety in your community! Join FB:@dupagecounty/IG:@dupage.county on November 14 for the Safe Tavel for All open house in Bensenville and bring the kids! Your input will help reduce and eliminate serious injuries and deaths on northeastern Illinois’ roads. The open house will be held
ROAD DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Illinois Highway Code 605 ILCS 5/6-201.22, the Highway Commissioner (“Commissioner”) of the Downers Grove Township Road District (“District”) will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Downers Grove Township Road District Board Room, 4340 Prince Street,
Flag Day Celebration
Sheriff Mendrick & Paul Coultrap Sandy Larson Paul Coultrap Bagpipes In honor of Flag Day, Downers Grove Township and American Legion Post #391 of Lombard hosted a special celebration on Saturday, June 8 th , 2024, at Oak Crest and Oak Hill Cemeteries. A respectful ceremony was offered with words
Medical Lending Closet
The Downers Grove Township now offers access to a medical lending closet. The Medical Lending Closet is a Township service that provides medical equipment for a 90-day period at no cost to residents. Residents may borrow medical equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, shower chairs, tub transfer chairs and crutches. Our
Voter Registration
You can register to vote at the Supervisor’s Office!
To begin the registration process, please call to schedule an appointment. When registering, bring two forms of identification, one of which must have your correct name and address on it. A photo ID is not required to register.
New voters are required to meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
- Must live in your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
- Must not be currently convicted and serving a sentence
- Cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else
Passports
Processing Times
Lead times for passport processing are still longer than normal. No priority services are available at this time.
Application
Downers Grove Township is a Passport Acceptance Agency. To apply for a new U.S. Passport, you must have one of each of the following:
Original or certified copy of birth certificate, Certificate of Naturalization or an expired passport (issued in the last 5 years). All documents must be sealed, certified originals. No photo copies will be accepted.
A valid photo ID is required. A drivers license or state ID are acceptable forms of identification. The ID must include your photo, signature, issue date and expiration date.
Passport photographs must be 2″x2″ in size. They should be recent (within one year) and bear a clear likeness to the applicant. Passport photographs must be clear, front view, full face, eyes open, ears showing, and no smiling face. They must be taken in front of a plain, white background. The Township can take passport photos for $8.00. Please note that we do not have the ability to take pictures of infants or children that require assistance standing.
There are two separate fees (Application fee and Execution fee) involved when applying for your passport using a DS-11 form. Application fees must be in the form of a check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State. The $35.00 Execution Fee may be paid in cash or by check made payable to Downers Grove Township. Be advised that Application Fees have recently been raised to $130 for adult passport book applications and $100 for child passport book applications. All other fees remain the same.
If international departure is less than two weeks away or a passport is needed for foreign visas, submitting an application at a Regional Passport Agency may be advised. An appointment for that is required. Visit travel.state.gov for more information.
All passport applicants, regardless of age, must be present during the time of application. Applicants aged 16 and 17 must have one parent present with them. Applicants aged 15 and under must have both parents present.
Passport Renewal
You may qualify to submit your passport renewal by using form DS-82. This application can be made by mail only if:
- You can submit your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card with your application.
- You were at least 16 years old when your most recent U.S. passport and/or U.S. passport card was issued.
- You were issued your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card less than 5 years ago.
- You use the same name as on your most recent U.S. passport book and/or U.S. passport card – OR – you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect your name change (marriage certificate or court order).
Mosquito Abatement
We have begun our annual efforts to minimize mosquito populations, reduce the risk of West Nile Virus transmission, and preserve the overall comfort and quality of life of our residents.
The Township has contracted with St. Charles-based Clarke to provide our community with an integrated mosquito management program. This includes:
- Ongoing surveillance to monitor overall mosquito population levels and detect the presence of mosquito-borne disease like West Nile Virus
- Mapping known mosquito breeding sites throughout the community
- Applying larval control products to known or active mosquito breeding sites such as catch basins, storm drains and standing water sites. Larval control products (larvicides) work to control mosquitos in the aquatic larval stage. Larvicides are effective at suppressing overall mosquito populations and preventing the hatch-off of flying biting adults.
- Adult mosquito control treatments to quickly reduce adult populations when surveillance indicates a rise in populations or the presence of a mosquito-borne disease like West Nile Virus. This involves applying a very small amount of an EPA-registered adult mosquito control product (an adulticide) though an ultra-low-volume sprayer. The sprayer creates a fine mist of tiny droplets that move through the air and work by making physical contact with adult mosquitoes in-flight. The treatments are typically scheduled during the evening hours when mosquitoes are most active.
For more information about mosquito control, visit www.Clarke.com.
To report standing water, high mosquito activity, or be placed on the spray notification call list, please call 1-800-942-2555.
What can you do?
- Empty, remove, cover or overturn any outdoor receptacles that could collect and hold rainwater.
- Empty plastic wading pools after each use and turn them over.
- Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water-holding containers or store them inside.
- Fill or drain low places in the yard.
- Keep drains, ditches and culverts clear of weeds and trash so water can drain properly.
- Cover trash containers to keep out rain water.
- Keep grass short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house.
- Repair leaky plumbing and outdoor faucets.
- Change the water in bird baths or plant pots at least once a week.
- Clean out clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.
- Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar or drain and spray them.
Weed/Grass Control
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.”
Residential property in the Unincorporated areas of Downers Grove Township must be maintained by the owner. The Township ordinance requires that homeowners keep their yard mowed to a height of no more than 8″ and obnoxious weeds be removed.
When the Township receive complaints about a property, including foreclosed/abandoned homes, that have grass over 8″ or an abundance of weeds, it is the policy of Downers Grove Township that the last known homeowner will receive a certified letter from the Township. If the property is not taken care of, the Township will mow or remove the weeds and a lien of not less than $400.00 will be placed against the property.
The owner will be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred from the mowing of the property.
Prairie grasses and wildflowers are not considered a violation of the ordinance.
The Illinois statute is 60 ILCS 1/105-15
To file a complaint, please call the Supervisor office at 630-719-6614.
(Filing a complaint is a process. Resolution of the complaint can take anywhere from 1 to 45 days.)
Refer to the DG Township Weed Ordinance with updated Resolution – February 23, 2023
Refuse Collection Program for Residents of Unincorporated DGT
The fourth year of the Groot refuse contract extension begins April 1, 2022. This program covers single family residences in unincorporated Downers Grove Township only. The planned increases are as indicated here:
- The Unlimited Program, which most residents have, will increase 64¢, from $21.38 to $22.68 per month.
- The Fixed/Limited Program will increase 58¢ from $19.42 to $20.00 per month.
- The Sticker Program Refuse Collection Fee/Month rises 25¢ from $8.17 to $8.42 per month.
- The Stickers for refuse and yard waste go up 12¢ from $3.92 to $4.04 per sticker.
- The Roll Off Two Cubic Yard Container Program increases $2.10 from $70.02 to $72.12 per month.
Billing cycles remain the same. The Township continues to receive positive comments and feedback on Groot as a refuse carrier. Groot can be reached at 708.485.0900 and at [email protected].
Charitable Organizations
Friends for Downers Grove Townhip Seniors
A not-for-profit organization that supports programs and services offered by the Township that foster the independence and wellbeing of older adults. Based on need, the organization seeks to enhance their quality of life by acting as a resource for funding programs, services, education, and information.
As a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, monetary donations to Friends for Downers Grove Township Senior Citizens are tax deductible.
Tax ID# 45-3952379
Make checks payable to: Friends for Downers Grove Township Senior Citizens
Mail to or drop off: Friends for Downers Grove Township Seniors, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Oak Crest & Oak Hill Foundation
Oak Crest / Oak Hill Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization Section 501(c)(3) pursuing its mission of providing services for the Township cemeteries.
Governed by a Board of Directors not compensated for its services, Oak Crest/Oak Hill Foundation benefits from the guidance of it’s board members, who represent the community and contribute their professional and educational expertise.
Make checks payable to:
Oak Hill / Oak Crest Foundation
Mail to or drop off: Oak Hill/Oak Crest Foundation, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tax ID# 45-3734758
Fish Food Pantry & Community Services
Downers Grove Area FISH is an all-volunteer organization. Limited financial assistance available for persons in Downers Grove, Darien, Westmont, Woodridge, and Lisle.
Food Distribution
Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Fridays 8:30-11:30 am
Clients may visit the pantry once a week. Drive-up or walk-up service provided
Donations Accepted
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:30 am – 10:30 am
For more information please call 630-432-5350.
Medical Lending Closet
The Medical Lending Closet is a Township service that provides medical equipment for a 90-day period at no cost to residents. Our service operates completely on your donations.
Our lending closet offers the following:
- Wheelchairs
- Canes
- Walkers
- Shower chairs
- Tub transfers chairs
- Crutches
Please call our office at 630-719-6610 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment to get equipment or to drop off donations.
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