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Citizen's Council on Local Politics, Mécénat on Pairing Wine & Cheese: Local Voices

Check out what people had to say this week in La Grange and Western Springs.

Your Government

Katie Justak shared a personal perspective on the Citizens Council of La Grange’s role in local politics.

Incumbent Village Board candidate Bill Holder offered his take on why he chooses to call La Grange home, as did fellow incumbent candidates Dave McCarty and Mark Langan.

Your Fun

Stumped on how to pair wine with cheese? Mécénat Wine Shop is here to help with tips for your next party.

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The Park District of La Grange announced Camp Trailblazers, a full-day summer camp for kids age 5-12.

Your Town

The Des Plaines Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Roy J. Dames of La Grange for his exceptional service.

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The La Grange housing market is headed toward a “perfect storm” of recovery, according to a Coldwell Banker post.

The Western Springs will be offering a peek ahead into spring with its upcoming Lurie Garden Visual Tour.

Katherine Willis Pershey of the First Congregational Church of Western Springs wrote about her relationship with her evangelical Christian friends.

Your Schools

Congrats are in order for the LTHS Car Care Club, which qualified for a national engine rebuild contest in the state Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition.

What is likely a different group of LT students did a polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics of Illinois.

The Robert E. Coulter, Jr., Post and Auxiliary in La Grange named eight middle and high school students winners in the American Legion Essay Contest.

Your Health

Loyola University Health System named La Grange resident David W. Hecht senior vice president for clinical affairs and chief medical officer.

Chiropractor Victor Manzo scared the heck out of us with a reminder that processed food is packed with stuff that’s bad for our health.

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital put out a call for healthy adults to participate in a cancer study.

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