La Grange News

La Grange residents have another chance to share their views on what should be done to improve safety at the intersection between 47 th Street and East Avenue.

Welcome to Job Hunters, a weekly column for local job seekers and employers. We've compiled some opportunities in the La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs area thanks to jobs sites such as Indeed, Monster and Career Builder, as well as other resources.

Sunday, May 12 Fighting kids A woman reported two kids punching each other near the basketball courts at 701 S. 7 th Ave.

There may be 1,800 public parking spots in and around La Grange, but try to find an open one on a Friday night and you may be circling for a while.

It's safe to say that Massage Envy has caught on around La Grange and Western Springs.

If you have a bad day at Plymouth Place retirement community , you're liable to find a fresh-baked batch of cookies at your door.

The phrase "thank you" abounded Monday night as the La Grange Village Board said goodbye to its retiring members, including President Liz Asperger, and welcomed three new faces.

James Miglore, 45, is wanted on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

More than 300 students dressed their best for Nazareth Academy High School's prom May 11 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal.

Monday, May 6 Suspended, revoked license Jose Pena, 37, of the 3600 block of South 54 th Court in Cicero, was arrested around 3:33 p.m. near the intersection of La Grange Road and Calendar Court, La Grange police said.

The La Grange farmers market opened May 9 with a variety of vendors, and more are expected to come throughout the season.

A car with five suburban men coming home from Indiana University rolled over Saturday, killing a River Forest man.

FOREST PARK 'Jesus St. Steven' Tells Cops to Eff Off Harold S. Sledge, 53, of Chicago, was charged with solicitation after police spoke to him about sleeping on the sidewalk near the CTA stop at 1 S. Harlem Ave.

Lyons Township recently broke ground on a new garden that students in the high school's transition program will use to learn about gardening and business, and local restaurants and residents will get to consume the product.

After three years as an online business and one year in Brookfield, a vintage shop is moving to La Grange.

Welcome to Job Hunters, a weekly column for local job seekers and employers. We've compiled some opportunities in the La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs area thanks to jobs sites such as Indeed, Monster and Career Builder, as well as other resources.

Sunday, May 5 Lawn chair vandals A lawn chair in the 0-99 block of South 6 th Avenue is being vandalized every weekend, a woman told La Grange police around 5:45 p.m. Most recently, someone spray-painted it.

Monday, May 6 Car backs into bicyclist A driver backing out of a driveway in the 4000 block of Central Avenue around 8:42 a.m. struck a bicyclist who was riding past, Western Springs police said.

Volunteer Barb Schaffer of La Grange talks to a client while Richard Vlcek of Western Springs helps load a bag with meat and other groceries for the client at the St.