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Good morning La Grange! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Township office kiss video ignites political storm near La Grange
  • New rules aim to simplify downtown La Grange parking
  • Police respond after mid-day fight at Lyons Township High's North Campus

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

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• See Kiss Video: Lyons Township Video Released, Mayor Kisses Elected Official After Hours (patch.com) — Residents in and around La Grange are watching fallout from a newly released security video showing Lyons Township Clerk and county board candidate Elyse Hoffenberg sharing a brief kiss with Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek in the township office after hours. The incident has sparked accusations of harassment, public-records disputes, and calls for an independent investigation into surveillance and political retaliation involving Lyons Township leadership. Local voters are now weighing the controversy as Hoffenberg faces Republican opponent Liz Gorman for a Cook County Board seat.
   

• La Grange Downtown Parking To Be Easier To Navigate: Village (patch.com) — Finding a spot in downtown La Grange should soon be less confusing as the village rolls out clearer rules, new signage, and an upcoming online parking portal. Officials say more than 1,200 off-street spaces, including the Harris and Sixth parking deck and Lot 13 near Lyons Township High School, will be easier to locate and use under updated time limits and enforcement hours.
   

• Lyons Township High Fight Draws Police: School (patch.com) — A mid-day fight at Lyons Township High School's North Campus in La Grange brought a police response Wednesday, with the school saying it's following established safety protocols and working closely with La Grange police. Officials have released few details so far, but emphasized student safety and past concerns about how juvenile cases are handled. More information may follow as police and school respond to inquiries.
   

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  • Hinsdale District 86 May Curb Openness, Doing Away With Records Log (patch.com)

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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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