Politics & Government
La Grange Getting New Fire Chief
The former chief left in December when he reached the mandatory retirement age.
LA GRANGE, IL – A former official from the Pleasantview Fire Protection District is set to become La Grange's next fire chief.
On Monday, the Village Board is voting on the appointment of Steve Norvilas, who recently retired as the Pleasantview chief. Village President Mark Kuchler is recommending him.
Norvilas has nearly three decades of experience in fire departments, according to a village memo. He is replacing Terry Vavra, who served more than three years at the helm. Vavra left in December because he reached the state's mandatory retirement age of 65.
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In February, La Grange hired the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association to help recruit a new chief. Village staff interviewed the top candidates, according to the memo.
Earlier this month, La Grange Police Chief Robert Wardlaw retired after a year and a half in the top job. Former Chief Kurt Bluder is serving as interim chief.
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