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“When you think about it, somebody designed the Wienermobile,” Laura Kiro, participating artist and organizer of the Fes...
15/09/2026

“When you think about it, somebody designed the Wienermobile,” Laura Kiro, participating artist and organizer of the Fest, said Saturday. “It’s literally a piece of art. It’s a massive piece of art, and there’s so much history.”

The 30th annual La Grange West End Art Festival drew over 60 entries as well as thousands of visitors to downtown La Grange.

“He’s been very involved in really almost every aspect of the village,” Village President Mark Kuchler said.
14/09/2026

“He’s been very involved in really almost every aspect of the village,” Village President Mark Kuchler said.

Steve Palmer, former owner of Palmer Place, was nominated to replace departing Trustee Glenn Thompson on the La Grange Village Board.

Lautner said the engineer’s estimate was $3,175,324 for the project.” But the bids that the Village received ranged from...
14/09/2026

Lautner said the engineer’s estimate was $3,175,324 for the project.” But the bids that the Village received ranged from $4,383,000 up to $6,190,639.

La Grange Park officials rejected all bids that came in from contractors for the planned Central Area Sewer Separation project.

During a raucous public comment period, many speakers praised Hoffenberg’s work and argued the kiss should be quickly di...
10/09/2026

During a raucous public comment period, many speakers praised Hoffenberg’s work and argued the kiss should be quickly dismissed.

Two Democratic township officials clashed over a video that captured one in an after-hours office kiss with a longtime suburban mayor, while the other denied helping spur interest in it.

“This was something that was not planned,” Thompson said of his new job. “It was an opportunity that just kind of came o...
05/09/2026

“This was something that was not planned,” Thompson said of his new job. “It was an opportunity that just kind of came out of the blue that blossomed into being a full-time role to the point where they made me an offer I could not refuse. … It was just too good to pass up.”

The La Grange Village Board approved a Resolution of Appreciation for Trustee Glenn Thompson, who ended his term early this summer.

At the center of the controversy is security camera footage from the office of Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg tha...
28/08/2026

At the center of the controversy is security camera footage from the office of Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg that captures a kiss between her and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek.

Surveillance video showing a kiss between Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek has become a political flashpoint in both a Cook County board race and the race for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District.

Nearly all taxing agencies across the county raised their property tax levies this year, the analysis found. About 60% i...
25/08/2026

Nearly all taxing agencies across the county raised their property tax levies this year, the analysis found. About 60% increased them by more than the 3.1% rate of inflation.

Of the 1.8 million upcoming Cook County bills, about 1.3 million residences and 100,000 businesses will see an increase, according to the treasurer’s office analysis.

The weekend event will feature live music, German-themed food and drinks and family activities.
25/08/2026

The weekend event will feature live music, German-themed food and drinks and family activities.

For the first time ever, La Grange will stage an Oktoberfest celebration with German food and music along Calendar Avenue.

The next phase is planned for 2027-2028, and the final project construction is scheduled to take place throughout 2030 a...
25/08/2026

The next phase is planned for 2027-2028, and the final project construction is scheduled to take place throughout 2030 and 2031.

La Grange Park’s latest efforts to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on La Grange Road were detailed at a community meeting.

“I thought it would be fun to meet new people and hear their interesting stories,” Matheny said. “I love to read, and wh...
21/08/2026

“I thought it would be fun to meet new people and hear their interesting stories,” Matheny said. “I love to read, and when I’m at the doctor’s office with a VIP, that is my guilt-free reading time! So that worked out very well with my schedule.”

The mission of Community Assisted Rides, or CARS, is to give rides to older residents who no longer drive in 22 towns around La Grange.

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