A Cook County circuit court judge today reaffirmed her decision allowing the Park District of La Grange to sell 2.82 acres of Gordon Park. Judge Susan Fox Gillis, in a hearing held this morning, denied a motion from attorneys representing a group of residents who oppose the sale that asked her to vacate the judgment… Continue reading Judge reaffirms decision to allow Gordon Park sale
Month: January 2011
Park board meetings will move to second Mondays of each month, overlapping with village board meetings
Tonight's regular meeting of the La Grange Park District board of commissioners will be the last one held on the third Thursday of the month, the night on which the park board traditionally has met for the past several years. Park commissioners at their Dec. 16 meeting voted unanimously to switch their meeting nights to… Continue reading Park board meetings will move to second Mondays of each month, overlapping with village board meetings
Reports of “ruse” burglaries prompts village alert
An incident Jan. 6 in which a S Catherine Ave homeowner phoned La Grange police claiming that a man posing as a new neighbor attempted to gain access to the house prompted police and other village officials to issue a crime prevention alert regarding "ruse" burglaries. The Catherine Ave incident appears to be the latest… Continue reading Reports of “ruse” burglaries prompts village alert
Making 47th St just three lanes among traffic safety proposals to be discussed at Jan. 25 board workshop
A village board workshop to discuss several possible actions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety along the 47th St corridor has been scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 25, La Grange President Elizabeth Asperger said Monday night. The actions to be discussed include reconfiguring 47th St from a four-lane thoroughfare to three lanes, an idea explored in… Continue reading Making 47th St just three lanes among traffic safety proposals to be discussed at Jan. 25 board workshop
Zoning changes would restrict yard structures
Several proposed changes to the village zoning code that would regulate many of the structures found in the yards of residents—including patios, trellises, outdoor kitchens, and even portable storage units—were discussed Monday night by the La Grange board of trustees. The changes also would allow larger real estate signs and require a minimum view clearance… Continue reading Zoning changes would restrict yard structures