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🌱 Patch AM: La Grange says its long-delayed audit is finally on schedule.

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What's up La Grange! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • La Grange says its long-delayed audit is finally on schedule.
  • Is your La Grange block inside the new traffic study zone?
  • How much La Grange police pay will rise by 2029.

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Night Petting Zoo and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. La Grange Likely To Avoid Audit Lateness: Official (patch.com) — La Grange officials say the village is on track to file its annual audit with the state on time after hiring an outside accounting firm and a contracted finance director. The move follows earlier delays tied to a shorthanded finance department, but leaders now report fieldwork is finished and a draft report is expected by early October.
   

2. La Grange Studies Traffic In Neighborhood, Based On Resident Concerns (patch.com) — La Grange is launching a neighborhood traffic study between 47th Street, La Grange Road, the railroad tracks, and East Avenue after residents complained about speeding and stop-sign issues. Officials say this is the first step in reviewing all neighborhoods over time, with recommendations on intersection improvements expected by year's end.
   

3. La Grange Cops Getting Raises Over Next 4 Years (patch.com) — La Grange police officers will see four years of raises under a new union contract approved unanimously by village trustees, boosting starting pay to more than $89,000 by 2029. Residents are already asking how the higher salaries will affect the village budget, with officials acknowledging payroll pressures but emphasizing satisfaction among both union members and staff.
   

4. La Grange Board Questions Proposed Removal Of Parking Power (patch.com) — La Grange trustees have approved changes to parking regulations after a resident questioned whether the proposal would quietly shift power from the Village Board to the village manager. Board members and the village attorney stressed that elected officials retain ultimate authority, but some trustees warned they want clearer notice of any future attempts to reduce board powers.
   

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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