Downers Grove is a city located in northeastern Illinois along Lake Michigan. The population of Downers Grove is approximately 87,000 people, and the city is a national center for the construction of buildings, schools, and medical facilities. Downers Grove has six elected council members: a mayor and six commissioners, who have the power to establish policies but are responsible for day-to-day operations.
Downers Grove is approximately 20 miles from the Chicago Loop and is serviced by three Metra BNSF train stations. The community also has multiple highway connections and serves as the headquarters of several businesses. The city is home to the Advocate Aurora Health System and the Dover Corporation. Many national corporations have satellite offices in the area. In fact, Downers Grove has one of the largest African-American populations in the state.
Downers Grove is home to a nine-hole golf course, completed in 1892. The city is also known for its outstanding park district. Some notable residents include My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar and Rise Against bass guitarist Joe Principe. The city is also home to Olympic gold medalist Camm Granato and Olympic ice hockey champion Eric Jagielo. However, it's not just the golf course that draws visitors.
The Downers Grove city statistics report that approximately 11% of Downersgrove's households speak a language other than English. The breakdown of language in the city includes 2.8% Spanish-speaking households, 8.0% Asian-American households, and 1.8% Black or Hispanic-American households. The City's population of adults has a 4.1% unemployment rate. The unemployment rate for those 16 and older is also high.