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Driving down Wolf Road through the Western Springs downtown can involve long delays even under ordinary circumstances—the dual intersections with Hillgrove and Burlington Avenue can be ex...

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On Monday, trustees narrowly approved an increase in water rates that will cover significant rate increases on the village from the city of Chicago, fund the replacement of water meters i...

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What first appeared as a cloud of dust to Lorna Shaw, a resident of the Forest Glen Apartments in La Grange Park, turned out to be something a little more disconcerting when she took anot...

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Trustees in La Grange approved the village's 2012-2013 budget on Monday evening nearly unanimously. The lone hold out was Trustee Jim Palermo, who voted no on the budget's approval due to...

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In honor of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, observed every April 22, U.S. Census figures look at how we heat and cool our homes. Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness and apprecia...

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With the early arrival of spring this year, downtown La Grange is already looking like a runway show. A walk by shops and restaurants along La Grange Road reveals spring fashion has arriv...

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The village of La Grange Park has announced that dates have been set for two public hearings on the issue of electrical aggregation. The first is set for May 8 and the second on May 14. B...

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What would Thomas Edison do? The light bulb—that has lit the world since he invented it in 1879—is an endangered commodity. New federal guidelines requiring more energy-efficient lig...