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La Grange’s vibrant downtown business district is made up of<br />
neighborly merchants dedicated to offering quality products and<br />
personal, small-town service. Each Thursday from mid-May through<br />
Halloween, check out the Farmers Market.<br />
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) has supported a successful Façade<br />
Renovation/Restoration Program, an extensive Streetscape<br />
Beautification Project and a renovation of the historic La Grange<br />
Theater. In addition, redevelopment has enticed quality chain stores<br />
that include Border’s Books, Trader Joe’s, Pier One, Chipotle, Starbucks,<br />
Francesca’s, Caribou Coffee and Aurelio’s Pizza, to name a few.<br />
Not long ago, the Village approved a redevelopment project that may<br />
include almost 300 upscale apartments, 30,000 square feet of prime<br />
retail space and 26 town homes on the former YMCA site at Ogden<br />
and La Grange Road. The site is ready for construction.<br />
Visitors to La Grange enjoy a broad variety of cuisines to please their<br />
palates including French, Japanese, Italian, Greek, Thai, Mexican<br />
and American. From spring through late fall, outside dining is enjoyed<br />
from morning until night. Ambiances include cafes, beer gardens,<br />
alfresco, fine dining, eclectic, pizza and more.<br />
La Grange At-A-Glance<br />
Population (Approximately): .........................................................15,424<br />
Avg. Home Value: ...............................................................$349,800<br />
Avg. Income: ........................................................................$91,545<br />
Median Age: ...............................................................................38.9<br />
Avg. Rent: .................................................................................$727<br />
Recreation Facilities: 1 <strong>Community</strong> Center, 10 Parks,<br />
10 Playing Fields, 15 Tennis Courts, 8 Playgrounds,<br />
3 Tot Lots, 1 Golf Course, 1 Outdoor Pool, 1 Ice Rink<br />
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Complementing these dining establishments are unique gift shops, art<br />
galleries, home decorating shops, historic movie theater, hobby shop,<br />
health food store and others. Ample parking is provided by a parking<br />
structure located in the heart of town.<br />
Many events are held in downtown La Grange including a farmers<br />
market, a 250-exhibit craft show and the <strong>West</strong> End Art Festival. In<br />
addition, the Annual Pet Parade takes place on the first Saturday after<br />
Memorial Day, which attracts over 120,000 to the area.<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Suburban</strong> Living Magazine recently named La Grange one of<br />
the top ten “best suburban downtowns.” Trust us – It is!<br />
The village has a Historic District surrounding the Central Business<br />
District. Much of La Grange’s early history is preserved in its many<br />
finely-restored Victorian, Queen Anne, Vernacular and Prairie School<br />
style homes. Other housing options vary, including condominium<br />
complexes conveniently located downtown and near the commuter<br />
train station.<br />
With the successful conclusion of the Tax Increment Financing district,<br />
preparation is underway for enhanced programs to facilitate Village<br />
investment throughout the business community.<br />
La Grange Village Hall<br />
53 South La Grange Road<br />
La Grange, IL 60525<br />
708-579-2300<br />
Fax: 708-579-0980<br />
www.villageoflagrange.com<br />
Hours: Mon.-Fri.,<br />
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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