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
Bed & breakfast bid anticipated by village officials
UPDATE: The La Grange Plan Commission is scheduled to consider an application in this matter on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall auditorium. The meeting is open to the public. The New Year is likely to bring a bid to open La Grange's first bed-and-breakfast, Patrick Benjamin, the village's community development… Continue reading Bed & breakfast bid anticipated by village officials
Village and library boards of trustees each have just three candidates seeking to fill three open seats
La Grange voters in next April's consolidated election will find a ballot offering only three candidates to the fill three open seats on the La Grange village board of trustees. Same goes for the library board. The office of Village Clerk Robert Milne released an unofficial "certificate of ballot" shortly before 5 p.m. today, the… Continue reading Village and library boards of trustees each have just three candidates seeking to fill three open seats
Video: Santa Claus comes to La Grange – 2010
Check out the video below to watch Santa Claus on his visit to downtown La Grange during the annual Hometown Holiday held Dec. 2. Santa and Mrs. Claus La Grange arrive via fire engine at Village Hall, where they are formally welcomed by Ryan Williamson, president of the La Grange Business Association. La Grange President… Continue reading Video: Santa Claus comes to La Grange – 2010
Pawnbroker confirms lawsuit with village is settled
Pawnbroker Andrew Grayson, who sued officials of the Village of La Grange and former La Grange Business Association President Michael LaPidus in federal court, alleging that they conspired to prevent him from opening a jewelry and loan store in downtown La Grange and violated his civil rights, today confirmed that he accepted a settlement offer… Continue reading Pawnbroker confirms lawsuit with village is settled
Council backs Kuchler, Nowak for village board
The La Grange Citizens' Council tonight endorsed Mark Kuchler and Jeff Nowak for election to the village board of trustees in next April's election, when three open seats will be filled by voters. Kuchler is a one-term incumbent who was elected to the village board in 2007 with the council's endorsement. Nowak is a newcomer to elective politics, but is… Continue reading Council backs Kuchler, Nowak for village board
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
Citizens’ Council deadline extension fails to attract more village board candidates for endorsements
The La Grange Citizens' Council Dec. 8 will interview only two candidates seeking endorsement for three open seats on the village board, after a third deadline extension failed to attract additional candidates, Council Chairperson Katie Justak said today. The latest deadline expired at 5 p.m. Sunday, Justak said. Council members at its Nov. 10 meeting… Continue reading Citizens’ Council deadline extension fails to attract more village board candidates for endorsements
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