La Grange Quietly Shifts Affordable Housing Panel's Role

The village changed the task force's role from the elected board's "prior iteration," its attorney said.

Lyons Township 'Ghost Payroll,' Girlfriend Trips Alleged

The supervisor blamed the clerk for "wild actions" and "false accusations."

La Grange Board Questions Proposed Removal Of Parking Power

Two elected officials joined a village critic to inquire about shifting authority to the manager.

La Grange Likely To Avoid Audit Lateness: Official

The village last year failed to finish an audit until nearly five months after the state deadline.

Lyons Uses 'Straight-Out Blackmail' With Cop Videos, Elected Official Alleges

The official wants the footage out. "I'm the one going to look bad, and I don't care," he said.

Lyons Township Kiss Quarrel May End Up In Court

A candidate threatened to sue the township. An official accused a colleague of a "complete fabrication."

Familiar Face Tapped For La Grange Village Board

The nominated trustee is called a "leader in our community."

La Grange Leader Backs Township Official, With Limit

The official collects hundreds of thousands of dollars from contractors who do business with the public bodies he runs.

'Sticking Neck Out': 5 La Grange Residents Make Case For Trustee Post

Four are poised to run in next April's election. The village's leader said he would decide on a trustee soon.

Lyons Township Official Misused Public Resources For Campaign: Watchdog

She promoted her campaign through a video at an official township event for students.

Summit Behind Neighbors On Audits, Receives Delinquent Notice

A survey of nearby towns shows they are all more up-to-date than Summit.

Lyons Township Official Rarely Shows Up For Work: Colleague

He has two elected jobs with full-time pay. He says he is on township duty around the clock.

La Grange House Cleaned Up After Village Cited Owner

Neighbors' complaints prompted village action. One reported seeing rats.

5 Vie For Open La Grange Village Board Seat

Each applicant will get a chance to speak to the Village Board.

See Kiss Video: Lyons Township Video Released As Mayor Kisses Elected Official After Hours

The official's political opponent requested the footage, which has rocked the township's government this week.

Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released

The clerk, who was involved in the incident, said it is imperative to release the video to her political rival.

Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As Upscale

The developer details the timeline, plans for the complex and prices.

Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way

A resident warned that the problem would worsen if the village failed to act on stormwater.

Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring

Three of the last four village elections saw no competition. Three seats are up next year.

Kiss At Center Of Lyons Township Video Controversy

The elected supervisor may have used surveillance video to help the clerk's election opponent, the clerk said.

Lyons Township Investigation Pushed; Harassment, Retaliation Alleged

The allegations involve the township's supervisor, Chris Getty. An emergency meeting is planned Monday.

La Grange Housing Meetings Under Question; Attorney General Reviewing Matter

A resident filed an open meetings complaint. The village says the committee is informal and doesn't fall under state rules.

Small-Town Suburban Mayor Buys Car With Campaign Money

He pulled in more than $500,000 in campaign donations over the last year.

Suburban Mayor's Campaign Enlists Village Workers For Petition Effort

He holds two elected jobs with full-time salaries, which have spiked in recent years.

Lyons' Historic Corruption Spotlighted In New Podcast

Old-school politics still rule Lyons. But decades ago, a mayor served as "The Unlikely Tamer of Lyons."

La Grange Trustee Resigns, Headed To Florida

The trustee took the helm of a Florida company in May.

La Grange Official, Critic Trade Barbs At Meeting On Downtown Architecture

A committee head suggested the critic seemed like he was being paid to disrupt proceedings.

Fewer Surprises From La Grange Developers? It May Happen

After a condo controversy, the village is making progress on openness, prompted by a resident's proposals.

La Grange Closed-Door Minutes On Land Deal Kept Secret

A resident questioned the confidentiality. The village's lawyer defended it.

La Grange Historic Building Teardown Delayed Indefinitely

A hearing is planned for the developer's request to hike the neighbor's bond to $2.5 million, from $5,000.

La Grange Developers May Face New Hurdle; Resident's Idea Gains Steam

Village staffers opposed mandating developers give neighbors a heads-up. Now, they're in favor.

La Grange Seeks Fix For Struggling Finance Department

The village wants a more "professionalized" department, an official said.

'Life And Limb': La Grange Teardown Could Pose Danger, Neighbor Says

An official said the village takes safety seriously, saying an allegation to the contrary is unfounded.

'Obstacle' Cleared: La Grange Scores Big Win For Flood Relief

A court ruling allows a stormwater control project to proceed in south La Grange, the village says.

La Grange Developer Fights Back, Wants Big Hike In Bond

The developer says he cannot continue absorbing costs. A neighbor objects to the village's zoning process.

La Grange Historic Building Demolition Delayed Again

The teardown had originally been scheduled for May. A lawsuit has delayed it.

La Grange's 'Deficiencies' While Key Post Vacant

An audit found internal control problems while the finance director's position was unfilled.

La Grange Residents To Pick Up Tab For Lead Pipes

A resident with a lead line can expect to pay thousands. One resident accused officials of "diddling around."

Official In La Grange Park Double Legal Limit: Cops

The official was seen swerving before an officer pulled him over, police said.

Judge Orders Stop To La Grange Demolition

A neighbor sued over the teardown. A developer plans a 39-unit condo complex.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Mahnoor Ahmad: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Mahnoor Ahmad is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.