La Grange Trustee Jim Palermo Monday night said he will run for a second term on the village board, but that he is prohibited by a condition of his employment from seeking the endorsement of the La Grange Citizens Council. La Grange Trustee Jim PalermoView larger image Palermo, a director and securities analyst with Chicago… Continue reading Palermo will run for second term on village board, but says he cannot seek backing of Citizens Council
Category: Village Government
Tom Livingston keeps his promise to step down after two terms as La Grange village trustee
La Grange Trustee Tom Livingston Monday night said his decision not to seek a third term fulfills a campaign promise he made when he first sought election to the village board in 2003. La Grange Trustee Tom Livingston It's a promise Livingston says he never reconsidered. "When I was sworn in for my second term… Continue reading Tom Livingston keeps his promise to step down after two terms as La Grange village trustee
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
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
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
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
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