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La Grange Park Village Hall and police station, at 447 N. Catherine Ave., in La Grange Park, IL.

La Grange Park officials make changes to village staff positions

April 2, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

La Grange Park is redefining a full-time position and adding a part-time position. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved posting a position recruitment announcement for a Building Services Coordinator in...

The Village Church United Church of Christ, with the Community Park District of La Grange Park seeks to acquire for a new park. (Hank Beckman)

Community Park District of La Grange Park seeking more land for public space

March 26, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

In an effort to increase open space in the Village, the Community Park District of La Grange Park is seeking to acquire .86 acres in the northwest section of the...

La Grange Village Manager Jack Knight, Village Clerk Paul Saladino, Village President Mark Kuchler, Trustees Peggy Peterson, and Tim O'Brien accepting a grant award from U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. (Hank Beckman)

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia presents $12.2 million in federal funds to La Grange and La Grange Park projects

March 19, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (Dem-4), helped the La Grange area secure federal funds for infrastructure improvements. Several local private and public officials were on hand at La Grange Park’s Village...

The Linda Sokol Francis Summit Service Center in Summit, 7666 W. 63rd Street.

BEDS Plus expands services with a $3.6 million facility in Summit

March 19, 2024 at 3:34 p.m.

La Grange-based BEDS Plus is expanding its fight against homelessness, recently celebrating the first anniversary of its new facility in nearby Summit. The Linda Sokol Francis Summit Service Center (SSC)...

La Grange Park set to renew contract with paramedic service for the village

March 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

La Grange Park’s Village Board indicated Tuesday that it is set to renew its arrangement with Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI) to meet the Village’s needs for paramedics/firefighters for another...

Workers preparing for the addition of the Antiphonal Division of the pipe organ at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in La Grange. (Hank Beckman)

La Grange’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church makes addition during rebuild of half-century old pipe organ

March 12, 2024 at 12:11 p.m.

Longtime La Grange resident Paul Mumford’s late wife was passionate enough about music that she made sure all their seven children had piano lessons, giving them a solid background in...

La Grange Village Board considering capital projects spending plan for fiscal 2024-25

February 27, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

The Village of La Grange revealed its proposed Capital Projects Fund for FY 2024-2025 at its regular Board meeting Monday, and for the second consecutive year, called for a $2.5...

Richard Podkowski, former Secret Service agent, longtime Western Springs residents and the author of “The Walk-On,” his first novel.
- Original Credit: Courtesy of Richard Podkowski

Former Western Springs resident draws on experiences growing up on Chicago’s South Side for debut book

February 27, 2024 at 12:40 p.m.

Common advice to aspiring fiction writers is to “write what you know.” The idea is that relating something the writer has personally experienced lends authenticity to the narrative while making...

La Grange Park officials reassessing parking restrictions after residents raise objections

February 20, 2024 at 11:37 a.m.

Prompted by resident input, La Grange Park is taking a second look at some recently added parking restrictions. At issue are the permit parking requirements approved in April of 2023...

Chad’s Cheesecake, 15 W. Harris Avenue, is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 La Grange Restaurant Week. (Hank Beckman)

The 13th La Grange Restaurant Week participants getting ready to entice diners

February 19, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

Soon, cheesecake addicts can get three slices for the price of two, at least as long as the 2024 La Grange Restaurant Week runs. Chad’s Cheesecake, located at 15 W....

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