Library to show ‘Running Dry,’ a documentary film about the water crisis affecting millions worldwide

Living next to the Great Lakes, it is easy to take fresh, potable water for granted. But in many places around the planet, reliable access to clean water simply does not exist and thousands of people consequently die every day. There is no greater issue facing the world than the global water scarcity and quality… Continue reading Library to show ‘Running Dry,’ a documentary film about the water crisis affecting millions worldwide

Village officials tally damage from weekend storms

La Grange public safety personnel and employees from the village's department of public works responded to 60 calls for assistance this past weekend as six inches of rain fell in a deluge that flooded several village streets and caused sewage to back up into residential basements, Village Manager Robert Pilipiszyn said Monday night at a… Continue reading Village officials tally damage from weekend storms

Village’s public works director outlines efforts to prepare sewers to deter flooding in the future

Below is a transcript of a prepared statement read at Monday night’s meeting of the La Grange village board of trustees by Public Works Director Ryan Gillingham, describing the village’s sewer system and discussing steps being taken locally and regionally to address flooding issues. The majority of the village’s sewer system is a combined system,… Continue reading Village’s public works director outlines efforts to prepare sewers to deter flooding in the future