Woman killed when Metra train hits car in La Grange

A Chicago woman died Friday night after a Metra train collided with her car at a crossing near the La Grange Stone Avenue station. No passengers were on the train at the time.

Kirk moved to Chicago rehab center

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke nearly three weeks ago, was transferred Friday to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

Block scheduling considered for Park Junior High in LaGrange Park

A new block schedule is being considered for Park Junior High School in LaGrange Park. A board member said it would be the school’s fourth scheduled change in as many years.

Hundreds of new La Grange phone numbers added in successful CodeRED test

A test run of the villagewide emergency calling system in La Grange successfully reached thousands of registered households and businesses Feb. 6, and it prompted hundreds more numbers to be added. Police Chief Michael Holub said notifying residents before the test prompted about 700 additional …

Snow makes its way back to the area Friday

Feeling a chill in the air? Snow will be back as soon as Friday when lake effect snow could hit the city and Northwest Indiana with six inches.

Catholic cemeteries offer to bury 300 bodies stacked at morgue

The Archdiocese of Chicago is offering to pay for up to 300 burials for the bodies being held at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Quarters For the Quilt launched in La Grange

Plans are under way to showcase a tucked-away treasure at the La Grange Public Library commemorating the village’s centennial in 1979. To mark the 100th anniversary, a dedicated committee researched and hand-stitched a quilt featuring 14 historic homes and the library, Village Hall, a clock …

La Grange barbecue owner denies his smoke forced boutique closing

The owner of Q BBQ in La Grange denies that smoke from his restaurant forced the closing next door of Urban Sole, due to odors pervading clothing and accessories. Michael LaPidus said it’s unfortunate the matter has become a public issue, because he attempted to …

Service News

Volunteers honored in Springfield Three west suburban men were among 16 volunteers honored in Springfield Jan. 28 for donating hundreds of hours of service to the Illinois Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve agency. The U.S. Department of Defense established the agency in 1972 …

Police: Man faked own kidnapping to take $1,000 from family

A Willowbrook man who wanted to get money from his family staged his own kidnapping to demand $1,000 ransom, according to police who later arrested him.

Businesses opening and closing in La Grange

Despite efforts of two years to resolve the situation, smoke and the pungent smell of barbecue is forcing Urban Sole in La Grange to close its doors after seven years selling shoes, purses and women’s clothing. “We did OK with the recession by consolidating to …

Hope Chest resale shop offers Valentine’s sale

La Grange area shoppers can share the love at a special Valentine’s Day sale at the Hope Chest resale shop with proceeds benefitting a shelter for women and children. The not-for-profit shop at 717 W. Hillgrove Ave. is offering half off nearly all items of …

LaGrange Park takes suggestions on parks

The Park District of LaGrange Park continued laying out a vision and accepting feedback on the future of the village’s parks during a meeting Monday at the Plymouth Place retirement community.

“It’s been a positive experience. People are open-minded and understand that this is the …

Police say gangs present but not active in our towns

La Grange, Western Springs and LaGrange Park police acknowledge the presence of gangs since 2008, but say activity is minimal. Residents should be aware of the potential, but not alarmed. “I would say there’s a modest presence in La Grange. I haven’t seen turf wars …

District 102 survey could lead to more hot lunches

La Grange Elementary District 102 students and parents are being surveyed to gauge interest in offering a hot lunch program at the elementary level, as well as other noon hour preferences. “We’re hoping to pilot a program at Congress Park School starting in March, based …