🌱 Patch AM: Familiar Face Tapped For La Grange Village Board

Hey there, La Grange! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Familiar restaurateur poised to join La Grange Village Board
• La Grange president walks a fine line in high-profile race

Also on today's calendar: Fall Acting Workshop Intensive and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Familiar Face Tapped For La Grange Village Board (patch.com) — La Grange residents are set to see a familiar name on the Village Board as longtime businessman and former Palmer Place owner Steve Palmer is poised to be appointed trustee to replace Glenn Thompson. Village President Mark Kuchler praised Palmer's community leadership and opened the usually closed selection process to public applicant remarks, while several contenders signaled plans to run in next April's board election.
   

• La Grange Leader Backs Township Official, With Limit (patch.com) — La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler has financially supported Lyons Township Supervisor and Mayor Christopher Getty in his local roles while backing Democrat Patty Garcia for Congress in the district that includes much of La Grange. The story details campaign donations, controversy surrounding former Rep. Chuy Garcia's late retirement announcement, and questions raised about Getty's conduct and compensation in nearby township offices.
   

📸 Around La Grange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Grange

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Fall Acting Workshop Intensive →
  LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives), 9008 Fairview Ave, Brookfield
  9:45 am
• Prairie Fest at Wolf Road Prairie →
  11225 Constitution Dr, Westchester
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival →
  Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
  10:00 am
• 35th Annual Race Unity Rally →
  La Grange Village Hall, 53 LaGrange Rd, La Grange
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fundraising in the Age of AI →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• FREE-Food For Families in Need →
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
  11:00 am
Monday September 14
• " AI in the Job Search: Practical Strategies to Work Smarter, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Role" →
  5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
  7:00 pm
• Bingo Mondays at the American Legion in La Grange →
  American Legion Post 1941, 900 South La Grange Road, La Grange
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• OptWell Launches Walk with a Doc Program in the La Grange Area Along with Community Partners →
  Countryside Park, Countryside
  11:00 am
• Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo →
  First Presbyterian Church, 150 S Ashland Ave, La Grange
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Power of Attorney seminar →
  Township of Lyons, 6404 Joliet Rd, Countryside
  10:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
  1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
• Free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event →
  First Presbyterian Church, 150 S Ashland Ave, La Grange
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in La Grange. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in COUNTRYSIDE, IL S30227 in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Grange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Western Springs

• VB Preview: at No. 22 Kansas (goshockers.com)

Brookfield

• The hidden history of a local hero (rblandmark.com)
• Lead Actor Job in 'Not Me, But You', Female, Age 30-45 (backstage.com)

Lyons

• After Kiss-Cam Fallout, Hoffenberg Campaign With Just $13,869 on Hand Gets $50,000 Loan From Her Husband (illinoisreview.com)

Ok La Grange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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