A tremor that shook La Grange and other nearby western suburbs this afternoon may have been caused by blasting at a quarry in McCook, village officials said. Numerous residents reported "a short shaking/tremor sensation" at appoximately 1 p.m., according to a news flash published on the village website. The tremor lasted from one to three… Continue reading Local earthquake likely caused by quarry blast
Month: August 2010
Mary Ellen Penicook is Park District’s new president
Mary Ellen Penicook tonight was elected president of the Park District of La Grange. Mary Ellen PenicookClick photo for larger image Brad Belcaster is the newly elected vice president. Steve Paczholt was re-elected treasurer. Dean Bissias, the district's executive director, retains the position of secretary, a decision made by the park board in June.
Park sale objectors respond to commissioner criticism
The Friends of La Grange Parks, a group of residents who filed formal objections to the Park District of La Grange's latest petition seeking court permission to sell a portion of Gordon Park, yesterday issued a written response to harsh comments recently and publicly directed at the group by Park Board President Tim Kelpsas and… Continue reading Park sale objectors respond to commissioner criticism
Obama authorizes federal aid for local flood victims
La Grange residents and business owners who suffered property damage and other losses as a result of recent flooding can apply, beginning Friday, Aug. 20, for financial assistance from the federal government. President Barack Obama today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois following severe storms and floods that occurred during the… Continue reading Obama authorizes federal aid for local flood victims
Chief Holub, honored by American Legion, also will emcee golden gala for West Suburban police chiefs
La Grange Police Chief Mike Holub last month was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Illinois Department of the American Legion, which represents 800 local chapters statewide. La Grange Police Chief Mike Holub is congratulated by Barry Cicero after receiving state honor from American LegionClick photo for larger image Next month, Holub… Continue reading Chief Holub, honored by American Legion, also will emcee golden gala for West Suburban police chiefs
Ashby steams over park sale objectors: “They stink”
Bob Ashby, vice president of the Park District of La Grange board of commissioners, rarely has lashed out in public at the residents with whom the district has been embroiled in a nearly three-year legal battle over its efforts to sell a portion of Gordon Park to a developer Atlantic Realty Partners. Likely it was… Continue reading Ashby steams over park sale objectors: “They stink”
Gordon Park renovation plans proceed cautiously as park commissioners wrestle with funding concerns
Commissioners for the Park District of La Grange last Thursday authorized the solicitation of bids for the construction of the first phase of its long-promised renovation of Gordon Park. But commissioners tabled a vote to approve a $2.2 million construction budget for the first-phase work, relenting to concerns expressed by Bob Ashby, the park board's… Continue reading Gordon Park renovation plans proceed cautiously as park commissioners wrestle with funding concerns
Kelpsas likely to be replaced as park board president
Tim Kelpsas appears likely to be replaced as president of the Park District of La Grange board of commissioners when the board holds its annual election of officers at a special meeting Aug. 26. "My personal observation is I think that Tim is busy and stressed and that the organization would benefit from having somebody… Continue reading Kelpsas likely to be replaced as park board president
Video: Response to July flooding dominates another village board meeting; drainage basin study OK’d
Click here to view video segments of discussion at Monday's village board meeting regarding the response to date on the flooding that affected several neighborhoods July 23-24.
Video of residents’ comments at last board meeting and update on village’s response to recent flooding
UPDATED – Aug. 10 at 3:30 am: The village board Monday night approved funding for a preliminary engineering study for a combined sewer drainage basin south of 47th St. Village staff set plans for a special public meeting this fall to address sewer plans. More residents spoke about how the flood affected them. Click here… Continue reading Video of residents’ comments at last board meeting and update on village’s response to recent flooding