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
Category: Parks & Recreation
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
Three candidates vie for two park board openings
Three candidates will vie for two openings on the Park District of La Grange board of commissioners in the consolidated election scheduled for April 5, according to an "unofficial" certificate of ballot released Tuesday by park district officials. Here are the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot: Mary Ellen Penicook135 E… Continue reading Three candidates vie for two park board openings
Council backs Penicook, Lacey for park board
The La Grange Citizens Council tonight endorsed Mary Ellen Penicook and Lynn Lacey as candidates for two seats on the Park District of La Grange board of commissioners that will be filled in a public election April 5. Penicook, the incumbent park board president, and Lacey, a longtime community activist seeking her first elective office,… Continue reading Council backs Penicook, Lacey for park board
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
Citizens’ Council still seeking village board candidates
The La Grange Citizens' Council Wednesday night re-opened its call for applications from candidates seeking the council's endorsement in the race to fill three seats next April on the village board of trustees. In what amounts to a third extension of its original Oct. 13 deadline, the council voted to accept applications from village board… Continue reading Citizens’ Council still seeking village board candidates
Citizens’ Council could again extend deadline for candidates seeking endorsement in village board race
The Citizens' Council of La Grange could decide to once again extend its deadline for candidates seeking endorsement in the race to fill three vacancies on the La Grange village board of trustees in next April's general election, Katie Justak, the council's chairperson, said Wednesday night. Despite having already twice extended the deadline for candidates… Continue reading Citizens’ Council could again extend deadline for candidates seeking endorsement in village board race
Citizens’ Council will interview four candidates Nov. 10 seeking endorsement in library board election
Four candidates seeking endorsement from the Citizens' Council of La Grange in their bids to win election to three open seats on La Grange Public Library board of trustees will be interviewed by council members Nov. 10 in a meeting that begins at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall auditorium. The four candidates include one… Continue reading Citizens’ Council will interview four candidates Nov. 10 seeking endorsement in library board election
Park District hosts Halloween party Friday night
The Park District of La Grange will host its annual Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at its recreation center, 536 East Ave. Children ages 12 & younger are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Admission is free and costumes are encouraged. There will be games with prizes, pumpkin decorating, a magician, tattoo… Continue reading Park District hosts Halloween party Friday night