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La Grange
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Amtrak train to Quincy involved in fatal vehicle crash west of La Grange, Illinois
Two people died and another was hospitalized after a vehicle entered the tracks and was struck by Amtrak Train 381 west of La Grange, Illinois, on Wednesday morning. The train was traveling from Chicago to Quincy, and…
La Grange Condo Owners To See Parking Disappear; Village Help Sought
Villa Venice Condominiums in La Grange is set to lose 31 parking spaces along Plainfield Road as Cook County moves to reclaim the land for a project. The condo association says residents maintained the property for…
La Grange Prevails In Open Meetings Battle Over Affordable Housing Panel
The Illinois attorney general’s office sided with La Grange in a resident’s complaint that its affordable-housing task force violated the state’s open meetings law. The opinion found the group was not a public body…
New La Grange Traffic Light To Go Live Tuesday: Official
A new traffic light at East Avenue and 47th Street in La Grange is scheduled to begin operating Tuesday, village officials said. The village is urging motorists and pedestrians to use caution as traffic conditions…
La Grange property transfers: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
La Grange reported 11 residential property transfers during the week of October 26. The median sale for the area was a 2,952-square-foot property on Kensington Avenue, which sold for $1.38 million. The report includes…
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Four-bedroom house in La Grange goes for $1.05 million
A single-family residence at 5912 Sunset Avenue in La Grange was sold on October 26 for $1.05 million. The 3,305-square-foot home, built in 2001, features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fireplace, and an attached…
Lyons Township High Hits Enrollment Low; Teacher Count Near Record High
Lyons Township High School reported its lowest student enrollment in two decades during the last school year, with 3,582 students attending. Despite the 10 percent decline since 2019, the district maintained a…
No Quiet Bid Opening For Willow Springs Land This Time
Lyons Township High School officials have announced that the upcoming bid opening for 70 acres of land in Willow Springs will be livestreamed next Monday evening. This decision follows public backlash regarding a…
Race Featuring Kiss: Cook County Hopeful Far Ahead Of Rival
Democrat Elyse Hoffenberg holds a significant lead over Republican Liz Gorman in the race for the 17th district seat on the Cook County Board. With 79 percent of precincts reporting, Hoffenberg leads with 45,626 votes…
Illinois 4th Congressional District Results 2026: Garcia Vs. Getty [Live Updates]
Polls have closed across Illinois for the 4th Congressional District election between Democrat Patty Garcia and Independent Christopher Getty. The district, which is the most Latino in the Midwest, saw Garcia run after…
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Ben Szudy’s shootout save sends shorthanded Lockport past Lyons, into state semifinals
Lockport junior goalkeeper Ben Szudy delivered a standout performance, making 12 saves during regulation and overtime before stopping two penalty kicks in a shootout. His efforts secured a 2-1 victory for the…
La Grange Condo Project Still Up In Air; Litigation Continues
The proposed demolition of the historic Jackson Square antique mall in La Grange remains stalled due to ongoing litigation. A Cook County judge has denied the village's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a local…
Democrat Faces Well-Financed Rival In 4th Congressional District
Democrat Patty Garcia is favored to win the 4th Congressional District seat in the upcoming November 3 election. She faces a challenge from independent candidate Christopher Getty, who has criticized the party's…
Lyons Township High Holds Own In Test Scores Against Similar Schools
Lyons Township High School reported improved test scores for juniors in English language arts, with 76 percent meeting state standards compared to 72 percent the previous year. Math and science proficiency remained…
La Grange 2026 Election Info: What You Need To Know
With the general election approaching on November 3, voters in La Grange are preparing for key contests, including the race for the 4th Congressional District. Candidates are vying to succeed Rep. Chuy Garcia, with…
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La Grange property transfers: Oct. 12 to 25
The La Grange area recorded five residential property transactions between October 12 and October 25. During this period, the median sale was a 2,200-square-foot property on Indian Woods Drive in Indian Head Park, which…
Lyons Township names 15 National Merit Scholarship finalists
Fifteen seniors from Lyons Township High School have been named finalists for the National Merit Scholarship. These students are among the top academic performers nationwide, representing less than 1% of high school…