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Halt to state funding stresses agency, families caring for elderly

May 23, 2019 at 10:46 a.m.

The state's budget impasse has made walking the tightrope for funding services increasingly difficult for agencies like Aging Care Connections, based in La Grange. The agency has been short at...

Jan Guenther of La Grange and Jan Spears of Forest View look at the window displays.

La Grange Hometown Holiday event kicks off jolly season

May 22, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Crowds descended on downtown La Grange Saturday for the Hometown Holiday celebration to usher in a festive season of shopping, dining and entertainment. Families lined up on the Village Hall...

La Grange police search for pantless man three blocks from school

May 22, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Seventh Avenue Elementary School was on a soft lockdown late Friday morning while police searched for a man in the area wearing no pants, according to La Grange Police Chief...

Less than $10 village tax hike projected in La Grange for some

May 22, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

A 2.09 percent increase in the tax levy for La Grange has been proposed for 2015, though the impact on taxpayers likely will be less, the finance director said. The...

Ideal School principal named as La Grange District 105 assistant superintendent

May 22, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

La Grange-Countryside Elementary District 105 has named a principal to the post of assistant superintendent with the potential he will succeed Superintendent Glenn Schlichting in 2018. Steve Bahn will continue...

Chinese student embraces life at Nazareth Academy

May 23, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Rather than just a semester studying abroad, Hudson Hu plans to spend three years at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, away from his home in China. The high school...

Western Springs residents share frustrations over water quality

May 23, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Jennifer Porzel said she's been frustrated with the water quality in Western Springs for some time, especially since repairs on a deep well began in mid October. "But with this...

Western Springs trustees hear water complaints, but pass rate hike

May 23, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Western Springs trustees voted unanimously to raise water rates Monday, despite four residents complaining about water quality. "To have the nerve to suggest a raise on water rates when the...

Sharon Williams and her daughter, Kate, 8, from Burr Ridge, make a purchase at Clever Girl in Western Springs on Small Business Saturday.

La Grange, Western Springs shops offer deals to attract customers

May 23, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Creativity wafted through the air as La Grange and Western Springs merchants reached out in various ways, nudging customers to begin their holiday shopping after Thanksgiving. To kick off Black...

The cast of "Shrek Jr." practices letting their "Freak Flag Fly" during a rehearsal at the Community Park District of La Grange Park Recreation Building.

Footlight Players stage ‘Shrek, Jr.’ in La Grange Park

May 22, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Even before the curtain goes up, the cast, parent volunteers and directors of "Shrek, Jr." can take a bow for promoting the arts and community involvement in La Grange Park....

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