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

Coming up on the La Grange Patch calendar: Fall Acting Workshop Intensive

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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.
   

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  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in La Grange. Apply here.
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  • 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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