STATE OF EMERGENCY | Village Issues a State of Emergency for Downers Grove

BUSINESSES ADVISED TO CLOSE EARLY TUESDAY IN DOWNERS GROVE

Mayor Bob Barnett has issued a local State of Emergency and mandatory curfew for the Village of Downers Grove from 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 until 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. The order has been issued out of concern for public safety due to the widespread incidents of vandalism and looting occurring throughout the western suburbs.

The Village is advising  all businesses to close by 5:00 p.m. (Downtown businesses are advised to close at 2:00 p.m.) Outdoor displays of merchandise, signage and furniture should be moved indoors. For their safety, all residents are asked to stay home after 8:00 p.m.

Call 911 to report any suspicious or criminal activity.  Please monitor the Village website and social media (Facebook / Twitter) for further updates.  

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