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15 Signs You Grew Up In Downers Grove IL

While Downers Grove may not be the most popular city in IL, it still has some unique qualities that make it stand out. Here are 15 signs you grew up in Downers Grove IL!

1. You grew up close to Stein Mart.

That is where your grandma got all you birthday gifts.

2. Cozzi Corners

It is like a right of passage to eat at Cozzi’s. And everyone knows about the car shows on Tuesdays.

3. Fairview Elementary School

You will forever be in our thoughts.

4. You understand why this is funny.

“A nice place to live.” Even if you didn’t grow up in Darien you get the irony.

5. Being able to go to Every Day’s a Sundae.

Summer nights and sundaes go hand-in-hand!

6. Hanging out at Downtown Downers.

From summer nights with the fam or just chilling with the friends, Downtown Downers was always the go-to.

7. Los is that spot.

After a good night, Los is where it’s at and everybody knows it.

8. Waterfall Glen.

Anyone who grew up in Downers is lucky for having a hidden treasure not too far from their house.

9. Zero Gravity

You’ve never been, but always heard of horror stories.

10. Plainfield Road, 75th, 63rd

Knowing these streets like the back of your hand.

11. Brookfield Zoo.

Not from Brookfield, but went there on a field trip or just for fun over the summer.

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12. Brunswick and Lost Mountain.

You had a blast or it all went down hill.

13. McCollum Park.

Mini golf, trails, tennis, trails, baseball fields and basketball courts. This is always a great place to go when there is nothing to do.

14. Naperville Riverwalk.

Too lazy to actually go downtown Chicago or need a change in scenery from downtown Downers? Just head to the Naperville River walk.

15. Way to go Downers Grove South!

Pure irony.

Do you have any other signs you grew up in Downers Grove?! Share in the comments below!

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Kaytlin Teter

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