The Park District of La Grange will host its annual Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at its recreation center, 536 East Ave. Children ages 12 & younger are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Admission is free and costumes are encouraged. There will be games with prizes, pumpkin decorating, a magician, tattoo… Continue reading Park District hosts Halloween party Friday night
Month: October 2010
Citizens Council again extends candidates deadline
The Citizens’ Council of La Grange has for a second time extended its deadline for accepting applications from candidates for local public office who seek the council's endorsement, Katie Justak, the council's chairperson, announced in an email press release issued late Wednesday night. The new deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Candidates for the… Continue reading Citizens Council again extends candidates deadline
2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30
The annual La Grange Halloween Walk will commence this Saturday morning at 10:30, from the playground of Cossitt School, 115 W Cossitt Ave. Sponsored by the La Grange Business Association, the walk will wind its way through downtown La Grange as merchants dispense treats to costumed youngsters from their storefronts. Click on the video below… Continue reading 2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30
Knead closes, will re-open as a gourmet burger bar
Knead Marketplace is "going under the knife," according to a sign that now blankets the window of its downtown storefront at 13 S La Grange Rd. Knead will become Back Alley BurgerView larger image The eclectic cafe, deli and bakery closed its doors this past Sunday and plans to re-open in a few weeks with… Continue reading Knead closes, will re-open as a gourmet burger bar
Palermo will run for second term on village board, but says he cannot seek backing of Citizens Council
La Grange Trustee Jim Palermo Monday night said he will run for a second term on the village board, but that he is prohibited by a condition of his employment from seeking the endorsement of the La Grange Citizens Council. La Grange Trustee Jim PalermoView larger image Palermo, a director and securities analyst with Chicago… Continue reading Palermo will run for second term on village board, but says he cannot seek backing of Citizens Council
Tom Livingston keeps his promise to step down after two terms as La Grange village trustee
La Grange Trustee Tom Livingston Monday night said his decision not to seek a third term fulfills a campaign promise he made when he first sought election to the village board in 2003. La Grange Trustee Tom Livingston It's a promise Livingston says he never reconsidered. "When I was sworn in for my second term… Continue reading Tom Livingston keeps his promise to step down after two terms as La Grange village trustee
Flood prevention tips for residents to consider as village officials address sewer system issues
La Grange officials and representatives of the Metropolitan Water & Reclamation District (MWRD) held a special meeting Oct. 18 to explain the causes behind the record summer floods that filled the basements of many homeowners, and also to detail the solutions they are pursuing in an effort to prevent future flooding events. There's little sense… Continue reading Flood prevention tips for residents to consider as village officials address sewer system issues
Park board hears pitch for community agriculture
Should the Park District of La Grange designate some of its land for community supported agriculture, possibly on one of the parcels in Gordon Park it is trying to sell? At least two park commissioners—Brad Belcaster and Chris Walsh—think it is an idea worth exploring after hearing a pitch on the concept Oct. 21 from… Continue reading Park board hears pitch for community agriculture
Village trustees host second “town meeting” tonight in the Ogden Avenue School gymnasium
The second of four "town meetings" hosted by the La Grange village board of trustees will take place tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Ogden Avenue School, located at the corner of Ogden and Waiola Aves. The meeting provides an opportunity for residents to ask questions and voice concerns on any village… Continue reading Village trustees host second “town meeting” tonight in the Ogden Avenue School gymnasium
Rose Taylor resigns from La Grange library board
La Grange Library Trustee Rose Taylor last night resigned from the library board, explaining that she was no longer eligible to serve as trustee because she and her husband, Robert, had recently moved to Indian Head Park. Former Library Trustee Rose TaylorView larger image Taylor, who was elected to the library board in 2007, would… Continue reading Rose Taylor resigns from La Grange library board