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Month in Review: Election 2013, Man Dies along BNSF, Flood Closes Roads
The 10 most-read stories during April on La Grange Patch.
Man Killed by Freight Train Near La Grange Stone Avenue Station
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train in an apparent suicide April 11 near the Stone Avenue Station in La Grange, police said.
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“Please keep his family in your thoughts as they cope with their loss,” Police Chief Michael Holub said in a statement.
Lightning Strike Ignites Stone Avenue Home
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A teenager was home at the time of the strike and told fire officials it shook the entire house.
LTHS Driver Suspended after Picking Up Strange Man
The man began handing out CDs and advertising materials for a music website to students on the bus, police said.
A roundup of vote totals, candidate reactions and profiles of your newly elected officials.
The Brookfield Zoo closed for the third time in its history after flood waters submerged parts of the park.
All village departments responded to flooding issues in La Grange, Assistant Village Manager Andrianna Peterson said.
La Grange Election Central 2013
La Grange Patch had your guide to the April 9 Consolidated Election.
Swastika Drawings on South Waiola Prompt Neighbors to Flier Block
Family friends asked anyone with information about who drew the two symbols to call police.
La Grange Patch shared live results from contested races.
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