Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation Annual Luncheon
The Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual luncheon in September to celebrate local business development, recognize companies for their contributions, and discuss the state of the local economy. The annual Cornerstone Awards, which recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant development, were awarded to the Village of Downers Grove, the Lytle Auditorium, The Fresh Factory, and Chemring Energetic Devices.
![Aili Flannery’s award-winning sculpture, “Process,” was made of copper, string, copper wire, glass beads, glass, rust-stained fabric, lace, turmeric sun-printed paper, and thread. It represents “the timeline of having depression to the process of healing,” Flannery explained, and the theme is rooted in her own experiences. “‘Start’ shows up again at the end [of the piece], because I was ready to start healing and to continue living.”](https://dupagemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26-1-DG-Scholastic-Art-Writing-Awards.jpg "26-1 DG Scholastic Art & Writing Awards")
