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
Walgreen’s wants to sell beer & wine in La Grange, but village board must first remove restriction
UPDATE – Sept 15, 3:45 pm: At Monday night's village board meeting, Trustee Mark Kuchler asked that the proposed ordinance repealing a 2000 restriction that prohibited Walgreen's from selling alcoholic beverages at their La Grange store be removed from the omnibus agenda in order to allow discussion of ordinance before a vote. Kuchler then asked… Continue reading Walgreen’s wants to sell beer & wine in La Grange, but village board must first remove restriction
Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum
If you have been wondering why various residents have spent nearly three years in a legal battle with the Park District of La Grange over efforts to sell a portion of Gordon Park to a developer, you may find some answers Wednesday night at a forum hosted by the La Grange Citizens Council. Tom Beyer,… Continue reading Attorney for residents opposing Gordon Park sale will present their case, answer questions at Weds forum
Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers
The La Grange Citizens Council is expecting a surge of residents to apply for membership at its regular meeting Wednesday night as the group prepares to vet and endorse candidates seeking public election next April to seats on the boards of the village, park district and library. Membership in the non-partisan, volunteer council, whose origin… Continue reading Citizens Council membership likely to spike this week as group readies to endorse public office seekers
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
Mary Ellen Penicook is Park District’s new president
Mary Ellen Penicook tonight was elected president of the Park District of La Grange. Mary Ellen PenicookClick photo for larger image Brad Belcaster is the newly elected vice president. Steve Paczholt was re-elected treasurer. Dean Bissias, the district's executive director, retains the position of secretary, a decision made by the park board in June.
Park sale objectors respond to commissioner criticism
The Friends of La Grange Parks, a group of residents who filed formal objections to the Park District of La Grange's latest petition seeking court permission to sell a portion of Gordon Park, yesterday issued a written response to harsh comments recently and publicly directed at the group by Park Board President Tim Kelpsas and… Continue reading Park sale objectors respond to commissioner criticism
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
Ashby steams over park sale objectors: “They stink”
Bob Ashby, vice president of the Park District of La Grange board of commissioners, rarely has lashed out in public at the residents with whom the district has been embroiled in a nearly three-year legal battle over its efforts to sell a portion of Gordon Park to a developer Atlantic Realty Partners. Likely it was… Continue reading Ashby steams over park sale objectors: “They stink”