La Grange will replace aging water meter reading technology that has become unreliable.
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Brookfield Village Board unanimously approves two zoning variances
The Brookfield Village Board has unanimously approved two zoning variances, allowing property owners relief from standard setback and green space requirements. The first variance, at 4125 Dale Avenue, allows a front yard setback of 12 feet 9 inches instead of the required 25 feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. The second variance, […]
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RR work forces detour in Brookfield
Brookfield residents living south of the railroad tracks will need to detour through neighboring Lyons during reconstruction of the BNSF railroad crossing at Hollywood Avenue. Safety concerns prevent left turns onto First Avenue. Marie Dufek, who lives in the 4800 block of Ogden Avenue, asked during the Monday, June 8, public comment period at the […]
Posted inLa Grange
Race Amity Day in La Grange on June 14
Special events will mark the proclamation throughout the month of June.
Posted inBrookfield
Artisan Market open in Brookfield
The newly launched Brookfield Artisan Market is coming to the Eight Corners corridor, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and an unveiling of nine new murals.
Posted inCountryside
Little Joe’s break-in, car vs. building, 35 airbags stolen: Countryside police blotter
Vehicle hits building, flees An employee at Casa De Montecristo, 1332 W. 55th St., reported a black BMW SUV backed into the building while exiting a parking spot and left the scene around 5 p.m. May 29. After the offending vehicle was identified and the registered owner contacted, the owner made arrangements with the business […]
Posted inWillow Springs
Playground defiled, panic attack tickets: Willow Springs police blotter
Playground equipment defaced An officer on patrol at Willow Park, 8329 Chaucer Drive, found at 6:43 a.m. May 20 that someone had drawn genitalia on playground equipment. Public Works was contacted to remove the graffiti. Panic attack leads to charges against driver A 28-year-old man told police he had pulled over in the 7600 block […]
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Hamill Play Zoo celebrates 25 years with kids’ press conference
Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair combed during a “Kids Press Conference” marking the Hamill Family Play Zoo’s 25th anniversary at Brookfield Zoo.
Posted inJustice
Traffic charges: Justice police blotter
Driving on a suspended license A 40-year-old man was charged with driving on a suspended license after he ran a stop sign and was pulled over at 1:05 p.m. May 30 in the 8100 block of 83rd Avenue, police said. Tinted windows lead to three tickets Winder Izarra-Monjes, 31, was pulled over at 10:04 a.m. […]
Posted inCountryside
Countryside summer concerts start on Thursday
The Countryside Summer Concert Series returns with eight nights of free music at Countryside Park, starting this week. Concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, through Aug. 6. There is no concert on July 2. The park is located on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Free street parking is available. […]