The Citizens’ Council of La Grange has for a second time extended its deadline for accepting applications from candidates for local public office who seek the council's endorsement, Katie Justak, the council's chairperson, announced in an email press release issued late Wednesday night. The new deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Candidates for the… Continue reading Citizens Council again extends candidates deadline
Category: Parks & Recreation
Park board hears pitch for community agriculture
Should the Park District of La Grange designate some of its land for community supported agriculture, possibly on one of the parcels in Gordon Park it is trying to sell? At least two park commissioners—Brad Belcaster and Chris Walsh—think it is an idea worth exploring after hearing a pitch on the concept Oct. 21 from… Continue reading Park board hears pitch for community agriculture
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
Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum
If you have been wondering why various residents have spent nearly three years in a legal battle with the Park District of La Grange over efforts to sell a portion of Gordon Park to a developer, you may find some answers Wednesday night at a forum hosted by the La Grange Citizens Council. Tom Beyer,… Continue reading Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum