La Grange, IL|News|
Suburban Mayor Takes $635K From Village Vendors
He has run unopposed for years, but the donations keep rolling in.

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He has run unopposed for years, but the donations keep rolling in.

The firm donates to officials' campaigns while auditing their government books. The managing partner says the contributions are legal.
The village president said he would request that the remaining balance be waived.
The village said it let residents know nine months ahead of time about a development. It actually gave far less notice.
The district cannot use a previous reprimand as a basis for firing the teacher, according to the agreement.
The owner paid $121,000 for the car, police said. Its whereabouts are unknown.
His death was believed to be accidental, not a criminal act, authorities said.
After losing in the Lyons Township High election, she was hired by a firm that specializes in school and municipal law.
A solicitor was cited for selling near a major intersection, police said.
La Grange saw a spike in stops after an official encouraged police to write more tickets.
"Chief, light these people up. Write some tickets," an official said in 2023.
Local police have made no arrests in March, according to the department's weekly blotters.
A former longtime board member often brought up the faculty's expansion.
The ex-owner called it an "emotional transaction." A multi-state chain has taken it over.
The driver's blood-alcohol level was 2½ times the legal limit, local police said.
He stayed silent during the annual staffing presentation. Last year, he led it.
"Unforeseen circumstances" caused a local eatery's closure. It has other locations.
One official was singled out for praise. Her contract is up for renewal.
Police asked nearby residents to remain indoors while they resolved the problem.
All seven board members are mum on the vague "RS Matter." It may involve the district's ex-law firm.