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

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

Steve Wolf will not seek re-election to library board of trustees; Rose Taylor may follow suit

The La Grange Library board of trustees is certain to have at least one new face after next April’s general election. Steve Wolf, a trustee since 2005, at last week’s library board meeting announced that he will not seek re-election. Library Trustee Steve Wolf A second trustee, Rose Taylor, also is considering retirement from the… Continue reading Steve Wolf will not seek re-election to library board of trustees; Rose Taylor may follow suit

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

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

First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium

The La Grange village board of trustees Sept. 27 will conduct the first of three neighborhood town meetings in the gymnasium of the Seventh Ave elementary school. "We hold town meetings every other year in order to promote to communication with village residents in a little bit smaller group setting in locations that may be… Continue reading First of three town neighborhood meetings to be held Sept. 27 in the Seventh Ave school gymnasium