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
Category: Public Safety
Making 47th St just three lanes among traffic safety proposals to be discussed at Jan. 25 board workshop
A village board workshop to discuss several possible actions to improve pedestrian and traffic safety along the 47th St corridor has been scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 25, La Grange President Elizabeth Asperger said Monday night. The actions to be discussed include reconfiguring 47th St from a four-lane thoroughfare to three lanes, an idea explored in… Continue reading Making 47th St just three lanes among traffic safety proposals to be discussed at Jan. 25 board workshop
Bill Bryzgalski sworn in as La Grange fire chief
Bill Bryzgalski was sworn in as chief of the La Grange Fire Department in a ceremony at Monday night's meeting of the village board of trustees. He replaces Dave Fleege, who retired last month after holding the post for the past six years. Bryzgalski comes to the job with 31 years of fire and emergency… Continue reading Bill Bryzgalski sworn in as La Grange fire chief
Police seek help apprehending 7-Eleven robbers
La Grange Police have released photos of one of two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store, located on Ogden Ave at East Ave, around 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. View full image The two images were captured by the store’s video surveillance camera. Anyone with… Continue reading Police seek help apprehending 7-Eleven robbers
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
Retirement is official for LG Fire Chief David Fleege; Lt. Bill Bryzgalski to be recommended as new chief
La Grange Fire Chief David Fleege retired, effective today, after six years on the job. Village President Elizabeth Asperger Monday night said she would recommend Lt. Bill Bryzgalski, a 26-year veteran of the fire department, to succeed Fleege as chief. The village board will consider Bryzgalski's appointment at its Oct. 11 meeting, she said. In… Continue reading Retirement is official for LG Fire Chief David Fleege; Lt. Bill Bryzgalski to be recommended as new chief
Local earthquake likely caused by quarry blast
A tremor that shook La Grange and other nearby western suburbs this afternoon may have been caused by blasting at a quarry in McCook, village officials said. Numerous residents reported "a short shaking/tremor sensation" at appoximately 1 p.m., according to a news flash published on the village website. The tremor lasted from one to three… Continue reading Local earthquake likely caused by quarry blast
Obama authorizes federal aid for local flood victims
La Grange residents and business owners who suffered property damage and other losses as a result of recent flooding can apply, beginning Friday, Aug. 20, for financial assistance from the federal government. President Barack Obama today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois following severe storms and floods that occurred during the… Continue reading Obama authorizes federal aid for local flood victims
Chief Holub, honored by American Legion, also will emcee golden gala for West Suburban police chiefs
La Grange Police Chief Mike Holub last month was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Illinois Department of the American Legion, which represents 800 local chapters statewide. La Grange Police Chief Mike Holub is congratulated by Barry Cicero after receiving state honor from American LegionClick photo for larger image Next month, Holub… Continue reading Chief Holub, honored by American Legion, also will emcee golden gala for West Suburban police chiefs
Video: Response to July flooding dominates another village board meeting; drainage basin study OK’d
Click here to view video segments of discussion at Monday's village board meeting regarding the response to date on the flooding that affected several neighborhoods July 23-24.