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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 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

Register for PDLG fall programs either in person or online beginning at 8 am Saturday, Aug. 7

Residents of the Park District of La Grange can register for fall season programs beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning, Saturday, Aug. 7. Registration can be made either in person at the Park District offices in the recreation center, 536 East Ave, or can be made online. Residents opting for walk-in registration may sign up… Continue reading Register for PDLG fall programs either in person or online beginning at 8 am Saturday, Aug. 7

Best Windy City hot dog eating contest says mouthful

Best Windy City Hot Dogs in La Grange Park July 24 held its first hot dog eating contest. Promoted as an appetizer to the village's first-ever Jazz & Blues Fest held that evening in Memorial Park, the contest drew a somewhat small but enthusiastic crowd who cheered on their favorite participants in three age divisions.… Continue reading Best Windy City hot dog eating contest says mouthful

Court hearing in Gordon Park sale effort postponed

A court  hearing scheduled for this afternoon on the Park District of La Grange's latest petition effort to sell a portion of Gordon Park to developer Atlantic Realty partners was postponed until Aug. 27 at the request of Judge Susan Fox Gillis, who presides over the case. Gillis gave no specific reason  for the postponement,… Continue reading Court hearing in Gordon Park sale effort postponed

Pawnbroker, landlord allege civil rights violations occurred in village effort to block store opening

Top La Grange village officials and a former business association president last summer violated the civil rights of a pawnbroker and his landlord as zoning changes were hastily drafted and enacted to  prevent him from opening for business in a downtown storefront, according to two federal lawsuits filed earlier this month. Andrew Grayson last July… Continue reading Pawnbroker, landlord allege civil rights violations occurred in village effort to block store opening

Village officials, former LGBA president face two federal lawsuits stemming from pawn shop denial

UPDATE – Sun. Aug. 1 at 9:30 p.m. Click here to read a summary of the lawsuits and, if you choose, view PDF copies of the actual complaints. The Village of La Grange and three community leaders face two separate federal lawsuits filed earlier this month related to the denial last summer of a building… Continue reading Village officials, former LGBA president face two federal lawsuits stemming from pawn shop denial

Federal lawsuit filed against village officials and former LGBA president over pawnshop denial

**THIS POST HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY UPDATED****CLICK HERE TO VIEW NEW REPORT** The village of La Grange and three community leaders have been sued in federal court by the bank and property management firm that worked unsuccessfully with a Berwyn businessman to open a pawn shop in downtown La Grange last year, ChicagoBreakingNews.com (CBN) reported last… Continue reading Federal lawsuit filed against village officials and former LGBA president over pawnshop denial