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Once a week, Patch will answer the questions that matter most to La Grange and La Grange Park residents.
Q: This week's question comes from Meha Ahmad, submitted in a comment on the La Grange Patch Facebook page: "Why are all the downtown la grange bakeries CLOSED on Mondays? Are there ANY open that day?" A: La Grange Patch stopped by local vendors of baked goods and came up with this list of those open, and those closed, so when sweet tooths speak loudly to us all on Mondays, we'll be able to satisfy them quickly, efficiently. We're In Luck: Now Serving, 725 W. Hillgrove Ave., opens at 7 a.m. on Mondays and brews up Intelligentsia Coffee, which pairs with their varying flavored baked goods, …
Have you ever wondered why there isn't a mirror for making safer right-hand turns on Ogden Avenue from Burlington Avenue? Or why overnight street parking isn't always allowed? Or wondered the origin of the annual festivals in town, like the Pet Parade, Family Fest, West End Art Festival and Rocktoberfest?Well, so do we and we're going to do something about it. But we can't do it without your help! You Ask … Patch Answers is a weekly column for locals looking for solutions to community problems or issues. Everything from potholes to eye-sores to local mysteries, and more. Why? WHY?! WHY?!?! If…

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