La Grange Park Community Blog

E-Brief Bulletin from the Village of La Grange Park

Please note:

Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District – Spraying Today, August 16

The Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District (DVMAD) has advised the Village that adultciding (spraying to kill the adult mosquito) will be carried out this evening, Monday, August 16, 2010.  This involves a truck with a sprayer (fogger) driving up and down the streets.  This activity will begin around dusk (8:00 – 8:15 p.m.), when mosquitoes are most active, to midnight.  If it rains or if winds are in excess of 15 mph, the adultciding will be postponed to the following evening, weather permitting. 

Cook County Dept of Animal and Rabies Control Alert

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has issued an alert for a rabid bat.

The bat was found in the vicinity of the 300 blk of North Brainard, La Grange Park on June 4, 2010.  The bat was determined to be rabid by the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory.  If you were exposed to or bitten by a bat, contact your doctor.

All residents should keep their dogs, cats and ferrets on a leash when out of their homes.  If your animal does not have a current rabies vaccination, have the pet immediately inoculated with rabies vaccine.

You are advised not to handle any bats, skunks or other wild animals.  If any bats or skunks are found down or dead on your property or roadway, please call the Cook County Department of Animal Control.  (708-974-6140)

Donna M. Alexander, V.M.D.

Administrator, Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control.

How Cool Is Your Home?

Environmental Fair
October 17, 2009
11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lyons Township High School - South Campus
4900 S. Willow Springs Road, Western Springs, IL
(Entrance: north end, by the pool)

Our home life has a dramatic effect on our environment. Taken together, the day-to-day decisions we make in our lives, in everything from the food we eat to major home renovations, have a giant impact on the environment we share. How best to make these decisions? To help, the La Grange Area League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Township of Lyons, will host an environmental fair. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about eco-friendly products, services and organizations. The fair will be informative and festive, with speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, an onsite children’s activity center, and live entertainment.

Mobile Driver Services Facility

Proviso Township welcomes the Illinois Secretary Of State’s mobile driver services facility to Hillside on Wednesday, August 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4565 Harrison Street, Hillside, Illinois. The Mobile Unit will provide Vision Screening, Duplicate License, Corrected License, Driver’s License Renewal, Identification Cards and Vehicle Renewal Stickers. To apply for or renew a driver’s license, you must provide acceptable identification to verify your name, date of birth, Illinois residency, social security number and signature. For more information, please call the Township of Proviso at 708-449-4300. ROAD TESTING IS NOT PROVIDED AT THIS LOCATION.

Mark Your Calendars for the National Night Out Crime Prevention Walk

The La Grange Park Police Department Crime Prevention Unit will sponsor a “Crime Prevention Walk” on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in celebration of National Night Out. National Night Out is a yearly event in which thousands of communities across the country participate in activities to promote crime  prevention. The 1.5 mile walk will begin and end at the Memorial Park band shell in La Grange Park. The Walk, which is used to promote crime prevention awareness, will begin at 7:00 p.m. The evening’s activities will also include a clown and entertainment for children, a laser spacewalk, raffle drawing, ice cream, hamburgers and soda pop.

 Residents who are not able to participate at the park can show their support of crime prevention by turning on their porch lights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Reminder - Vehicle Stickers Due July 31

La Grange Park vehicle stickers and dog licenses must be purchased and displayed prior to midnight on July31, 2009.  Vehicle stickers may be purchased at the Administration desk in the Village Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or after hours at the Police Desk

Triton College Info Session

Save the date!  Thursday, July 9, 2009  6:00-7:30pm

Please join us in the auditorium at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road,  in Riverside, IL. for an opportunity to speak with Triton College staff here in your local township.  Representatives from Triton will share information on its programs and services and will respond to your general questions on programs and services.  To register for this event, please contact the Reference Department of the
La Grange Park Public Library at 352-0100 no later than July 6th. 

The La Grange Park Public Library is working in collaboration with area public libraries, the Riverside Township Supervisor's Office and Triton College for this event.

We look forward to your participation!

Music Under the Stars

The Park District's summer concerts begin June 17th.  They are held every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in Memorial Park.  The rain site in Park Junior High School.

June 17 - Soda  (70's and later)
June 24 - The Runaways (70's and later)
July 1 - West Suburban Band
July 8 - Skip Towne and the Greyhounds ( Jazz Blues)
July 15 - Underwater People (70's, 80's, 90's)
July 22 - Thunder Road (70's and 80's)
July 29 - Steve Cooper Orchestra (Big Band)  He's a La Grange Park resident!
August 5 - Mr. Blotto  (Variety Band)
August 12 - Chicago Groove Collection (Rock/Motown/R&B/Funk & Jazz)
August 19 - Duke Tomatoe (Self Styled Oldies, Jazz)

Rose Show

This year's Rose Show will be held June 13th from 2 - 4:30pm at Plymouth Place.  The theme is The Days of Wine and Roses.  Guidelines and other information can be found on the Village of La Grange Park's webpage

Farmer's Market

The La Grange Park Farmer's Market returns tomorrow, May 12th.  Its in the same place - in the parking lot by the volleyball courts behind Memorial Park.   It will run from 8am - 2pm.