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🌱 Patch AM: 'Basic Planning Failure' For Lyons Township High South Campus Construction

Spotted on the La Grange calendar: 2026 Strike a Chord for Hayden Benefit Concert

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Hi La Grange! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Neighbor blasts Lyons Township project over permits and planning near campus
  • Lyons Township cuts GLP-1 weight-loss coverage amid budget strain
  • What could change on 47th Street through La Grange in coming years?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Strike a Chord for Hayden Benefit Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; low humidity, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Basic Planning Failure' For Lyons Township High South Campus Construction (patch.com) — Neighbors near Lyons Township High School's South Campus in La Grange are raising concerns about how the district handled relocating its shot put and discus area after building a new softball field. A Western Springs resident says the school proceeded without proper permits, failed to plan for displaced athletic facilities, and has not met with nearby homeowners, while a revised construction plan now heads to the village Plan Commission.
   

2. GLP-1s Being Cut From Lyons Township High Insurance (patch.com) — Families and staff connected to Lyons Township High School in La Grange face rising health insurance costs as the district moves to stop covering GLP-1 drugs used solely for weight loss starting Jan. 1. Finance officials outline how inflation, higher medical claims, and delayed Cook County property tax payments are straining the school's $106 million budget.
   

3. Cook County–47th Street from County Line Road to East Avenue (illinois.gov) — State transportation officials have launched a Phase I study on improving 47th Street from County Line Road to East Avenue, including the stretch through La Grange. The project will explore safety and traffic upgrades and assess community and environmental impacts, though it isn't yet funded in the current highway program. Residents can follow updates and share feedback through the project website.
   

4. Lam, Mojarro, Sojic, Carr among latest Evans Scholars (rblandmark.com subscription) — Four recent Lyons Township High School graduates, including a La Grange Country Club caddie, have earned prestigious Evans Scholarships covering full tuition and housing. The students share emotional stories of opening their award letters, how caddying around La Grange shaped their lives, and the college and career paths they'll pursue. Their experiences highlight how local golf jobs can open big academic doors.
   

5. U.S. Mid-Am champ Holtz cruises to Illinois Mid-Amateur title (amateurgolf.com) — Edgewood Valley Country Club in La Grange just hosted the Illinois State Mid-Amateur Championship, where 2025 U.S. Mid-Am champ Brandon Holtz dominated the field. Holtz shot 65-69-72 to win by six strokes, adding a state title to his national résumé. Full scoring and analysis are behind a membership paywall, but the victory spotlights La Grange on Illinois' golf map.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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