News Flash

Memorial Day - May 25, 2020

The Village of La Grange and Robert E. Coulter American Legion Post 1941 will remember those who have died in the service of our country on Memorial Day - May 25, 2020.   The American Legion Post 1941 requests that flags be flown at half staff fr...

COVID-19 Update - May 21, 2020

On May 20, Governor Pritzker announced updates to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan which would allow restaurants the option to resume operations for outdoor seating only.  Specific details have not yet been issued but are expected to include ...

ComEd Line Clearance / Tree Trimming

The Village would like to advise residents that ComEd will be conducting overhead utility line clearance in the La Grange area over the next few months.  Utility line clearance involves trimming of trees and pruning shrubs and other vegetation on...

Village President - Letter to Residents - COVID-19 - May 18, 2020

On May 5, 2020, Governor Pritzker unveiled a phased plan to reopen Illinois by region called "Restore Illinois". The five-phase plan is guided by public health metrics designed to provide a framework for reopening businesses, education and recre...

Severe Weather and Flooding Update - May 18, 2020

A significant rain storm impacted the Chicagoland region on Sunday, May 18, 2020 resulting in surcharged sewers, overtopped streambanks and flooding. Locally in La Grange, approximately 4.23 inches of rain fell from Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 pm to Sunday,...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update - May 5, 2020

On May 5, 2020, Governor Pritzker unveiled a phased plan to reopen Illinois by region called "Restore Illinois".  The five-phase plan is guided by public health metrics designed to provide a framework for reopening businesses, education...

Village President - Letter to Residents - COVID-19 - April 28, 2020

Last week, Governor Pritzker announced his intention to extend the Stay-at-Home Order through the end of May. We are still waiting for the final text of the order to be issued, however, the extension is expected to require face coverings to be worn in pub...

Village President - Letter to Residents - April 11, 2020

On April 1, Governor Pritzker signed a 30 day extension to the stay-at-home and school closure order through the end of the day on Thursday, April 30.  This measure was implemented to help limit further spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The...

Residents Urged Not to Flush Wipes and Risk Sewer Backups

With the increased use of disinfecting wipes during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Public Works Department is urging everyone to remember to please not flush wipes down the toilet.  

Wipes of all kind, including disinfecting wipes, paper...

Hydrant Flushing Program Notice

The Public Works Department will begin its annual Hydrant Flushing Program the week of April 6, 2020 and is expected to complete the work by the end of May. Crews plan to flush hydrants both during the day and night, Monday through Friday, depending on th...

2020 United States Census

The Census is the basis for the calculation and distribution of Federal funds based on population, as well as congressional representation. The accurate count of all residents ensures that all communities get their fair share.  

Residents will rec...

Village President - Letter to Residents - COVID-19 - March 29, 2020

La Grange President - Letter to Residents COVID-19 - March 21, 2020

Dear Resident -

This week has continued to result in unprecedented actions by federal, state and local government agencies to keep new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from rapidly increasing and overwhelming our health care system and first responders....

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information - March 15, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of a respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus.  The Village is working with local, state and federal health partners to take all preventative steps available...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update and Community Resources - March 16, 2020

The Village of La Grange, along with local, state and federal health partners, are closely monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As this situation evolves, the Village will continue to provide essential public services, such as police, fire...

Village Enhances 9-1-1 Emergency Notifications Services

The Village is migrating away from the current Code Red emergency notification system, to Rave Alert / Smart911.  Public Safety Officials strongly encourage residents and businesses to register for the no-cost service that issues emergency notifi...

La Grange 2020 Census Day is Today!

The Count from Sesame Street explains why counting children in the Census is so important.  Please take this opportunity on Census Day to fill out the Census forms with your children.  The 2020 Census is just 10 questions and takes less ...

Residential Brush Pick-up

The Village offers a free brush pick-up service once per month from April through November starting on the first Monday of the month. Types of brush include tree branches and shrub trimmings.  Residents are invited to put these items out for remo...

La Grange Receives Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

For the twenty-fifth consecutive year, the Village of La Grange is in receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget document.  Th...