The La Grange Public Library board of trustees Wednesday night appointed a former library trustee, Rick Adamczyk, to fill the remaining six months of the term vacated last month by Rose Taylor, who resigned from the board after moving her residency to Indian Head Park. Rick Adamczyk will serve the remaining six months of a… Continue reading Adamczyk joins library board as interim trustee
Sustainable agriculture focus of free library event
Interested in learning about community sustainable agriculture? The La Grange Public Library and Go Green La Grange this Sunday, Nov. 14, will host a program featuring Jody and Beth Osmond of Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm in Ottawa. The Osmonds will explain how farming methods they employ emphasize responsible stewardship of natural resources while producing local,… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture focus of free library event
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 slates three for library board
Three candidates seeking election to three open seats on the La Grange Public Library board of trustees were endorsed Wednesday night by the La Grange Citizens’ Council, following interviews conducted in the Village Hall auditorium. The candidates slated by the council are: Caroline Coryell, an incumbent trustee who has served on the library board since… Continue reading Citizens’ Council slates three for library board
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
Citizens Council again extends candidates deadline
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
2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30
The annual La Grange Halloween Walk will commence this Saturday morning at 10:30, from the playground of Cossitt School, 115 W Cossitt Ave. Sponsored by the La Grange Business Association, the walk will wind its way through downtown La Grange as merchants dispense treats to costumed youngsters from their storefronts. Click on the video below… Continue reading 2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30
Knead closes, will re-open as a gourmet burger bar
Knead Marketplace is "going under the knife," according to a sign that now blankets the window of its downtown storefront at 13 S La Grange Rd. Knead will become Back Alley BurgerView larger image The eclectic cafe, deli and bakery closed its doors this past Sunday and plans to re-open in a few weeks with… Continue reading Knead closes, will re-open as a gourmet burger bar