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
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Park district will seek state grant for fitness center
The Park District of La Grange will seek a state grant to help finance the construction of a fitness center within its East Ave recreation center complex, district officials announced Thursday night. The park district's board of commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing its application for funds from the Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Program… Continue reading Park district will seek state grant for fitness center
Gordon Park sale objectors plan to appeal ruling
Attorneys for a group of residents who oppose efforts by the Park District of La Grange to sell a portion of Gordon Park for private development said last week they plan to appeal an Oct. 8 ruling by a Cook County circuit court judge that approved the Park District’s sale petition. To set the stage… Continue reading Gordon Park sale objectors plan to appeal ruling
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
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
Permits were overlooked in 1999 when Gordon Park drainage system was installed, resident claims
UPDATED – Sept. 21, 6 pm: Village Manager Robert Pilipiszyn, when asked to comment on Hirt's findings, today issued the following statement: "The Park District has made application to us to renovate Gordon Park. We intend to address some housekeeping matters as it relates to easements and the like, through that review process. We appreciate… Continue reading Permits were overlooked in 1999 when Gordon Park drainage system was installed, resident claims
Gordon Park renovation bids scrapped because park district did not provide adequate legal notice
The Park District of La Grange board of commissioners at a special meeting Monday night voted to reject all construction bids it received last week related to the planned renovation of Gordon Park after determining that it failed to provide proper legal notice when soliciting the bids. Commissioners then directed Executive Director Dean Bissias begin… Continue reading Gordon Park renovation bids scrapped because park district did not provide adequate legal notice