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Les LaVine and his son Andrew with their catch on Lake Geneva two years ago.

Former superintendent of Western Springs School District 101 remembered as protective and supportive of children

October 30, 2023 at 9:28 a.m.

Lester Marc LaVine, former Superintendent of Western Springs School District 101 and longtime educator, died Oct. 5 after a brief illness. He was 76. LaVine, known to everyone as "Les,"...

Lieutenant Brian Cramer thanks the La Grange Village Board for recognizing his 25 years of service.

La Grange trustees approve purchase of a new pumper truck as part of Fire Department’s replacement program

October 24, 2023 at 3:10 p.m.

The La Grange Village Board unanimously approved more than $1 million for the purchase of a new fire truck Monday. The total cost of the Pierce Enforcement Pumper will be...

A panel representing the Great Migration from the South in the last century.

CommUnity Mosaic Mural celebrating the village’s Eastside neighborhood dedicated at the La Grange Community Center

March 12, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

La Grange Village Trustee Rev. Shawana McGee stood outside the La Grange Community Center Sunday and made her feelings perfectly clear. "This is the best community there ever was," she...

La Grange Park kids line up for a ride on Truck No.1221.

La Grange Park Fire Department open house attracts several hundred visitors with displays and demonstrations

March 12, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

Several hundred people turned out Oct. 7 for the La Grange Park's Fire Department's Open House. On display was the department's full array of firefighting equipment, and numerous exhibits devoted...

Carol Collier, community development lead, at Bernie's Book Bank, talks about the organizations efforts.

Presbyterian Church of Western Springs holds book drive which will benefit less fortunate children

October 10, 2023 at 11:58 a.m.

When in second grade, Rey Flores got seriously interested in books, Bernie's Book Bank was there to help him feed his habit. Now, entering his senior year in high school,...

Park District of La Grange Executive Director Jenny Bechtold and Park District Commissioner Lynn Lacey lay tiles for the CommUNITY Diversity Project
- Original Credit: Nancy Bramson

La Grange diversity group inviting residents to help celebrate the creation of the Community Mosaic mural

March 12, 2024 at 11:55 a.m.

La Grange's CommUNITY Diversity group is inviting residents to participate in a celebration of the Community Mosaic Project. The group that was founded in the wake of the Rodney King...

La Grange Park swears in a new officer to the police department during the Sept. 12 Village Board meeting

October 2, 2023 at 10:28 p.m.

At its Sept. 12 Board meeting, La Grange Park swore in a new police officer to fill a departmental vacancy. Matthew Armenta, originally hired in January, began his full-time duties...

La Grange Village Board approves Classic Cinemas plans for three more auditoriums at La Grange Theatre

September 27, 2023 at 1:09 p.m.

By a unanimous vote, the La Grange Village Board Monday approved an ordinance allowing Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre to add three more auditoriums. The ordinance approved a special use...

Rotary President Grant Dixon lll addresses the attendees at the 2023 Western Springs Rotary Steak Fry.

Western Springs Rotary Club continues tradition of honoring veterans and first responders with Steak Fry

September 26, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

Continuing a tradition dating back to 1999, the Western Springs Rotary Club held its annual Steak Fry for veterans and first responders Friday. Held at the Western Springs Baptist Church,...

Chili-lovers sample the local chili as the sun goes down

La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce chili cook-off draws about 100 people to sample recipes

September 26, 2023 at 12:41 p.m.

A little rain didn't get in the way of chili-lovers gathering in Memorial Park for the La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Cook-Off. The event was co-sponsored by...

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