The La Grange Library board of trustees is certain to have at least one new face after next April’s general election. Steve Wolf, a trustee since 2005, at last week’s library board meeting announced that he will not seek re-election. Library Trustee Steve Wolf A second trustee, Rose Taylor, also is considering retirement from the… Continue reading Steve Wolf will not seek re-election to library board of trustees; Rose Taylor may follow suit
Month: September 2010
Resident challenges village to rethink leaf collection
With the arrival of autumn, La Grange village officials once again are making plans for the curbside collection of fallen leaves. But one resident, Rose Naseef, a member of Go Green La Grange, is encouraging homeowners to hang on to their leaves and recycle them as compost, and as mulch for plant beds. In the… Continue reading Resident challenges village to rethink leaf collection
Permits were overlooked in 1999 when Gordon Park drainage system was installed, resident claims
UPDATED – Sept. 21, 6 pm: Village Manager Robert Pilipiszyn, when asked to comment on Hirt's findings, today issued the following statement: "The Park District has made application to us to renovate Gordon Park. We intend to address some housekeeping matters as it relates to easements and the like, through that review process. We appreciate… Continue reading Permits were overlooked in 1999 when Gordon Park drainage system was installed, resident claims
Gordon Park renovation bids scrapped because park district did not provide adequate legal notice
The Park District of La Grange board of commissioners at a special meeting Monday night voted to reject all construction bids it received last week related to the planned renovation of Gordon Park after determining that it failed to provide proper legal notice when soliciting the bids. Commissioners then directed Executive Director Dean Bissias begin… Continue reading Gordon Park renovation bids scrapped because park district did not provide adequate legal notice
First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium
The La Grange village board of trustees Sept. 27 will conduct the first of three neighborhood town meetings in the gymnasium of the Seventh Ave elementary school. "We hold town meetings every other year in order to promote to communication with village residents in a little bit smaller group setting in locations that may be… Continue reading First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium
Retirement is official for LG Fire Chief David Fleege; Lt. Bill Bryzgalski to be recommended as new chief
La Grange Fire Chief David Fleege retired, effective today, after six years on the job. Village President Elizabeth Asperger Monday night said she would recommend Lt. Bill Bryzgalski, a 26-year veteran of the fire department, to succeed Fleege as chief. The village board will consider Bryzgalski's appointment at its Oct. 11 meeting, she said. In… Continue reading Retirement is official for LG Fire Chief David Fleege; Lt. Bill Bryzgalski to be recommended as new chief
Walgreen’s wants to sell beer & wine in La Grange, but village board must first remove restriction
UPDATE – Sept 15, 3:45 pm: At Monday night's village board meeting, Trustee Mark Kuchler asked that the proposed ordinance repealing a 2000 restriction that prohibited Walgreen's from selling alcoholic beverages at their La Grange store be removed from the omnibus agenda in order to allow discussion of ordinance before a vote. Kuchler then asked… Continue reading Walgreen’s wants to sell beer & wine in La Grange, but village board must first remove restriction
Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum
If you have been wondering why various residents have spent nearly three years in a legal battle with the Park District of La Grange over efforts to sell a portion of Gordon Park to a developer, you may find some answers Wednesday night at a forum hosted by the La Grange Citizens Council. Tom Beyer,… Continue reading Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum
Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers
The La Grange Citizens Council is expecting a surge of residents to apply for membership at its regular meeting Wednesday night as the group prepares to vet and endorse candidates seeking public election next April to seats on the boards of the village, park district and library. Membership in the non-partisan, volunteer council, whose origin… Continue reading Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers