Village of La Grange Park

06/23/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 8:14PM CDT until June 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook
and Lake IN Counties.

For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to
confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the
Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
around sunrise Tuesday and continue falling through the day.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/23/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 8:14PM CDT until June 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook
and Lake IN Counties.

For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
around sunrise Tuesday and continue falling through the day.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/22/2026

If you're headed to The Wheel Thing, take note: the bicycle shop has moved to a new location within the Village Market shopping center. You'll now find them at 430 Sherwood Road, just behind Panera.

The team is still unpacking and getting settled, but they're open and ready to help. Stop by and check out their new space. The staff looks forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new customers alike!

06/22/2026

Show your 60526 pride, and order a t-shirt or commemorative coin from The La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to place an order is July 4, so don't delay!

Shop60526.com shirts are back! Buy yours today! 😍 Commemorative coins on sale, too! ✨

06/22/2026

The La Grange Park Police Department is hiring lateral police officers! Find out what Officer Chris Cooper loves about working for the department.

To learn more about benefits and requirements for this position, visit lagrangepark.org/employment.

06/22/2026

Reminder: the Village is hosting a Community Blood Drive in partnership with Carla Thomas Med Spa and Versiti Blood Centers:
📆This Wednesday, June 24
⏰10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍Versiti Mobile Unit at Village Hall (447 N. Catherine Avenue)

Please consider participating and make an immediate impact to patients in Chicago-area and northwest Indiana hospitals. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment is encouraged.

Visit the event page or call 1-800-786-4483 to sign up today! https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11638125

06/22/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 9:53AM CDT until June 23 at 7:32AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.
..The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN
and Cook Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.

* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened along Glenwood
Thornton Road north of Glenwood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet this afternoon before falling below flood stage tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/22/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 9:53AM CDT until June 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.
..The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN
and Cook Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.

* WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to
confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the
Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/22/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 615 AM CDT THIS MORNING
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 6:09AM CDT until June 22 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Flood Warning will expire at 615 AM CDT this morning for
portions of northeast Illinois, including the following area, Cook
and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and
Porter.

The heavy rain has ended. While area streams and creeks remain
elevated, they have crested and are expected to fall through the
day. Continue to heed remaining road closures.

06/22/2026

LTACC 911 Center Weather Alert for Countryside, La Grange, La Grange Park & Western Springs:

FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE TOMORROW EVENING
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:43PM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook
and Lake IN Counties.

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)...
Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn
Creek Diversion Tunnel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of just above 9 feet tomorrow morning
or around midday. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood