Macho Monument Movement Update - Downers Grove - January 2026
This week was significant for the Macho Monument Movement here in Downers Grove. A group of concerned residents showed up the Village Council meeting to discuss the proposed " Public Art Program " and the placement of public art in the first three of what the Village is calling their 'Flexible Amenity Spaces' that are being created in Downtown Downers Grove as part of their recently ratified Guiding DG Streetscapes Comprehensive plan . Up for discussion this past Tuesday was the idea of proceeding with the Public Art Program under a two-phase approach. The first phase was tentatively suggested to include the purchase of what the Village Staff called (page 3) "existing artworks for flexible amenity areas that will be constructed in 2026". After discussion between the Commissioners, the Mayor, Village Staff and residents - including my high school friend, neighbor and founder of the Macho Monument Movement Kevin Larke - the Village Commissioners ...