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Western Springs police blotter: Chicago man cited for pumping water into truck

November 18, 2022 at 4:21 p.m.

The following items were taken from area police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Western Springs Criminal damage to property A resident on...

La Grange police vehicle on La Grange Road .

La Grange blotter: Pallet of aluminum rails stolen from a truck

November 18, 2022 at 4:08 p.m.

The following items were taken from area police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. La Grange Criminal defacement A resident on the 100...

La Grange trustees mull a 4.6 % increased in the proposed 2022 tax levy

November 15, 2022 at 4:28 p.m.

Before accepting an ordinance on the 2022 Property Tax Levy estimate Monday, the La Grange Board of Trustees debated the amount and approved a smaller estimate. After the review, mandatory...

La Grange Park officials proposing 4.9% increase for 2022 tax levy

November 11, 2022 at 6:13 p.m.

La Grange Park officials presented a 2022 property tax levy to the Village Board Wednesday that calls for a 4.9 % increase over the 2021 levy. Under Illinois' Property Tax...

Western Springs appoints interim police chief as search for permanent chief begins

November 9, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.

Western Springs Monday appointed and the Village Board unanimously approved an interim replacement for outgoing Police Chief Brian Budds. Terry Mee, who most recently was interim police chief of Oak...

Lyons Township High School's Madrigal Choir leads the La Grange Holiday Walk sing along in 2017.

La Grange’s downtown businesses getting ready for this year’s holiday events

November 8, 2022 at 12:09 p.m.

La Grange is gearing up for the holiday season with its annual schedule of Hometown Holidays Events. "The Holiday season is one of the most dazzling times of the year...

Police officers to get raises, more money for uniforms with new union contract approved by Village Board

October 31, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

The La Grange Village Board ratified a collective bargaining agreement for police officers under the rank of sergeant, calling for an immediate 3% raise retroactive to May 1. The vote...

Western Springs police Chief Budds’ exit nears as he prepares to move into Buffalo Grove top cop spot

October 28, 2022 at 4:50 p.m.

Western Springs police Chief Brian Budds' last day with the Village will be Nov. 3, after which he takes over as chief of the Buffalo Grove Police Department. "It was...

Western Springs picks 31-year veteran of local government as new director of community development

October 14, 2022 at 9:16 a.m.

Western Springs welcomed a new Director of Community Development Sept. 30, when Tony Budzikowski was sworn in to replace outgoing Director Marty Scott. Budzikowski has spent 31 years — his...

Residents tell La Grange Village Board they’re losing patience on flooding issues in their neighborhood

October 11, 2022 at 3:22 p.m.

La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler gave a brief update on the village's ongoing litigation with Lehigh Hansen Quarry at Monday night's board meeting, an issue that has a significant...

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