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In today's newsletter:

  • FOIA fight erupts over missing kiss video involving La Grange clerk
  • Residents push back on 84-unit upscale townhome plan in La Grange
  • Key La Grange flood project finally clears legal hurdle

Also on today's calendar: 31st Street Antiques Opening Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released (patch.com) — Local readers are watching a tense dispute involving La Grange resident and Lyons Township clerk Elyse Hoffenberg, who is under pressure to release security video of a kiss with another elected official. The footage, sought through a FOIA request tied to a Cook County Board race, is allegedly missing or deleted, prompting talk of legal action and an independent investigation into possible harassment and political retaliation.
   

2. Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As Upscale (patch.com) — Neighbors in La Grange packed a public meeting to question an 84-unit upscale townhome proposal near Bluff and Cossitt, raising concerns about traffic, density, pricing, and possible contamination on former industrial parcels. The developer, M/I Homes, says the Granby Yard project would match local architecture and pricing and could start next spring if the Village Board grants approval this fall.
   

3. Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way (patch.com) — La Grange is moving closer to long-planned flood relief as litigation over draining stormwater into a McCook quarry has been resolved, clearing the way to bid the 50th Street storm sewer project as early as this fall. Village leaders and resident Laura West highlight worsening flooding near Sunset and Elm, while officials also explore a stormwater vault under a Lyons Township High School athletic field to protect nearby La Grange neighborhoods.
   

4. Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring (patch.com) — La Grange politics may heat up as village government critic Jonathan Robinson announces a run for trustee in next April's election, challenging the town's recent pattern of low-competition races. His campaign follows months of activism over condo and townhome developments, transparency, and zoning changes, including a new requirement that developers hold neighborhood meetings before filing project applications.
   

5. The Best Suburban Public High Schools (chicagotribune.com) — Lyons Township High School in La Grange/Western Springs earns a spot on a new list of top suburban public high schools, based on recent Illinois State Board of Education performance data. The rankings compare dozens of schools across the metro area, giving families another data point when judging academic strength and outcomes.
   

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