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“We respond to all kinds of different calls,” he said. “Honestly, I’ve responded to a cat up a tree. … I never thought I...
10/10/2025

“We respond to all kinds of different calls,” he said. “Honestly, I’ve responded to a cat up a tree. … I never thought I’d see the day.”

La Grange Park’s Fire Department is beginning a recruitment drive in an effort to hire six new paid-on-call firefighters.

“It’s impossible to conceive of Nazareth Academy as it stands today without Dennis Moran,” the announcer told the crowd.
06/10/2025

“It’s impossible to conceive of Nazareth Academy as it stands today without Dennis Moran,” the announcer told the crowd.

Dennis Moran has been a coach, president and athletic director at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, where his name now adorns the football field.

Many police departments have had trouble attracting officers in the last half-decade, he said. While his department has ...
29/09/2025

Many police departments have had trouble attracting officers in the last half-decade, he said. While his department has some flexibility to recruit officers from other departments if needed, it has yet to do so.

The La Grange Park Police Department promoted three officers and added a new patrol officer, including it’s first female sergeant.

“We’re still going to be strong in our community,” owner Denise Oros said, “because the community has supported us all t...
24/09/2025

“We’re still going to be strong in our community,” owner Denise Oros said, “because the community has supported us all these years.”

Linnea Jewelers in La Grange is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month while transitioning its leadership to a new generation.

“This one was completely different. It was ground beef, three types of beans, smoked chuck roast, topped it with cajun c...
24/09/2025

“This one was completely different. It was ground beef, three types of beans, smoked chuck roast, topped it with cajun crackers and triple cheddar mix.”

The fourth annual Chili Cook Off in La Grange Park drew about 175 hungry, chili-loving visitors to Memorial Park.

“I really feel that this park is going to give a lot of families a lot of memories for many years to come and that’s ver...
10/09/2025

“I really feel that this park is going to give a lot of families a lot of memories for many years to come and that’s very exciting. I’m so pleased and I just can’t wait to see the kids here year round.”

Waiola Park in La Grange reopened after a $1.2 million refurbishing project to renew its playground, walking path and other amenities.

Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and ye...
02/09/2025

Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.

The La Grange Park Village Board unanimously approved a new contract for Public Works employees Aug. 26 during a meeting when it also approved nine Public Works projects. The contract with the Inte…

Paul “Bud” Barnes and Hugh “Doug” Barnes were the sons of prominent federal judge John P. Barnes and grew up in a Victor...
28/08/2025

Paul “Bud” Barnes and Hugh “Doug” Barnes were the sons of prominent federal judge John P. Barnes and grew up in a Victorian home at 205 S. Spring Ave.

Two La Grange brothers were honored Sunday at the La Grange American Legion Post 1941, 80 years after they died in battle in World War II.

“The whole thing was so much better than I expected, and the number of people there watching was amazing,” Michaels said...
25/08/2025

“The whole thing was so much better than I expected, and the number of people there watching was amazing,” Michaels said. “I wasn’t really nervous, I went in wanting to have fun, and I did.

Competing in the Little League Home Run Derby was an impressive achievement for Max Michaels of La Grange Park.

Sue Hull, owner of Heart’s Desire, said it might take a few days to fully understand the scope of Thursday’s damage.
21/08/2025

Sue Hull, owner of Heart’s Desire, said it might take a few days to fully understand the scope of Thursday’s damage.

A truck drove into Heart’s Desire, a small business at 1014 E 31st St., at about 8 a.m. Thursday.

La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler advised those still in the Village Hall to wait until police could make sure it...
01/08/2025

La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler advised those still in the Village Hall to wait until police could make sure it was safe before leaving.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten abruply ended a town hall meeting in La Grange after pro-Palestinian protesters repeatedly interrupted him.

“We were able to maintain pretty much all the equipment they had here. The only thing we were not able to keep was the P...
30/07/2025

“We were able to maintain pretty much all the equipment they had here. The only thing we were not able to keep was the Peloton equipment because of the cost to maintain it,” she said.

Exactly 10 days after the Greater La Grange YMCA closed, the new Community Park Fitness building opened its doors in La Grange Park.

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