The La Grange plan commission Tuesday night rejected a resident's proposal to open a bed and breakfast at 232 S La Grange Rd in the village's historic district. By a vote of 5 to 1, the commissioners ruled that resident Tom Perry's plan to convert a Victorian-era home and coach house into a B&B with… Continue reading Plan commission rejects bed & breakfast proposal
Category: Neighborhoods
Hearing set for proposed bed and breakfast
UPDATE: PLAN COMMISSION REJECTS PROPOSED B&BClick here for details The La Grange plan commission Tuesday night will consider a resident's application to operate the village's first bed and breakfast at 232 S La Grange Rd in the historic district. The property's owner, Thomas W. Perry, proposes to convert its single-family Victorian-era home and coach house… Continue reading Hearing set for proposed bed and breakfast
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
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
Flood prevention tips for residents to consider as village officials address sewer system issues
La Grange officials and representatives of the Metropolitan Water & Reclamation District (MWRD) held a special meeting Oct. 18 to explain the causes behind the record summer floods that filled the basements of many homeowners, and also to detail the solutions they are pursuing in an effort to prevent future flooding events. There's little sense… Continue reading Flood prevention tips for residents to consider as village officials address sewer system issues
Village trustees host second “town meeting” tonight in the Ogden Avenue School gymnasium
The second of four "town meetings" hosted by the La Grange village board of trustees will take place tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Ogden Avenue School, located at the corner of Ogden and Waiola Aves. The meeting provides an opportunity for residents to ask questions and voice concerns on any village… Continue reading Village trustees host second “town meeting” tonight in the Ogden Avenue School gymnasium
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
Resident challenges village to rethink leaf collection
With the arrival of autumn, La Grange village officials once again are making plans for the curbside collection of fallen leaves. But one resident, Rose Naseef, a member of Go Green La Grange, is encouraging homeowners to hang on to their leaves and recycle them as compost, and as mulch for plant beds. In the… Continue reading Resident challenges village to rethink leaf collection
First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium
The La Grange village board of trustees Sept. 27 will conduct the first of three neighborhood town meetings in the gymnasium of the Seventh Ave elementary school. "We hold town meetings every other year in order to promote to communication with village residents in a little bit smaller group setting in locations that may be… Continue reading First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium
Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers
The La Grange Citizens Council is expecting a surge of residents to apply for membership at its regular meeting Wednesday night as the group prepares to vet and endorse candidates seeking public election next April to seats on the boards of the village, park district and library. Membership in the non-partisan, volunteer council, whose origin… Continue reading Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers