Interested in learning about community sustainable agriculture? The La Grange Public Library and Go Green La Grange this Sunday, Nov. 14, will host a program featuring Jody and Beth Osmond of Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm in Ottawa. The Osmonds will explain how farming methods they employ emphasize responsible stewardship of natural resources while producing local,… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture focus of free library event
Category: Food and Drink
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
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
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
Library to show ‘Running Dry,’ a documentary film about the water crisis affecting millions worldwide
Living next to the Great Lakes, it is easy to take fresh, potable water for granted. But in many places around the planet, reliable access to clean water simply does not exist and thousands of people consequently die every day. There is no greater issue facing the world than the global water scarcity and quality… Continue reading Library to show ‘Running Dry,’ a documentary film about the water crisis affecting millions worldwide