Say goodbye to the vines of ivy clinging to the facade of the La Grange Public Library. Once its autumn leaves have withered, plans are to cut the vines at the roots and pull the runners down, Bridget Bittman, the library's coordinator, said. Ivy on the La Grange Library will be removedView larger image The… Continue reading Library will remove ivy to protect building’s brickwork
Month: October 2010
Bill Bryzgalski sworn in as La Grange fire chief
Bill Bryzgalski was sworn in as chief of the La Grange Fire Department in a ceremony at Monday night's meeting of the village board of trustees. He replaces Dave Fleege, who retired last month after holding the post for the past six years. Bryzgalski comes to the job with 31 years of fire and emergency… Continue reading Bill Bryzgalski sworn in as La Grange fire chief
Neither referendum results nor public survey were a factor in judge’s approval of Gordon Park sale
Ever since voters in a Nov. 2008 referendum approved a proposal by the Park District of La Grange to sell 2.82 acres of Gordon Park by a margin of 55 to 45 percent, district officials and their supporters have pointed to the referendum as "overwhelming" proof that the public backed the sale and the use… Continue reading Neither referendum results nor public survey were a factor in judge’s approval of Gordon Park sale
Court approves sale of Gordon Park parcels
UPDATED – Oct. 12, 2:55 a.m. After a three-year legal battle, the Park District of La Grange Friday finally got its first victory in Cook County Court when Judge Susan Fox Gillis approved the district's latest petition to sell two parcels—2.82 acres in total—from the northwest corner of Gordon Park. "We are very pleased with… Continue reading Court approves sale of Gordon Park parcels
Police seek help apprehending 7-Eleven robbers
La Grange Police have released photos of one of two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store, located on Ogden Ave at East Ave, around 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. View full image The two images were captured by the store’s video surveillance camera. Anyone with… Continue reading Police seek help apprehending 7-Eleven robbers
Ball field puddles take center stage in first day of testimony in hearing on proposed Gordon Park sale
Testimony from four of the five witnesses who appeared on behalf of the Park District of La Grange in Cook County Circuit Court today focused on the often unplayable condition of Gordon Park's baseball fields following rainstorms. In making a case for the Park District's petition to sell two from the northwest corner of Gordon… Continue reading Ball field puddles take center stage in first day of testimony in hearing on proposed Gordon Park sale
Only 27 percent of residents support renovation of Gordon Park, according to Park District’s own survey
Only 27 percent of residents support renovating Gordon Park, according to a survey of households conducted for the Park District of La Grange by the Public Research Group (PRG) of Naperville. The finding is among the results of a mail and telephone survey that PRG conducted this past spring in its preparation of a comprehensive… Continue reading Only 27 percent of residents support renovation of Gordon Park, according to Park District’s own survey
Video: Citizens Council hosts Gordon Park forum
A hearing on the merits of the Park District of La Grange's latest petition to sell 2.82 acres of Gordon Park is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning in Cook County Circuit Court. The public is welcome to attend. But those persons unable to attend can watch a video of a forum on the topic held… Continue reading Video: Citizens Council hosts Gordon Park forum
Video: Town meeting at Seventh Ave School
Only about 20 residents attended the La Grange village board’s “town meeting” Monday night in Seventh Ave School gymnasium. Village President Liz Asperger attributed the low turnout to the Monday Night Football television broadcast, featuring the undefeated Chicago Bears versus conference rivals, the Green Bay Packers. (The Bears won, 20-17). But here’s your opportunity to… Continue reading Video: Town meeting at Seventh Ave School