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10/12/2026 · Aurora
The Career Pivot Is Not a Personality Makeover
You don’t need to become a networking machine or invent a dazzling five-year plan. You do need to stop hiding behind “research” and make a few uncomfortable, trackable moves.
The Group Chat, the Stolen Credit, and Other Small Daily Crimes
One reader is trapped in a family group chat full of passive-aggressive thumbs-up. Another keeps watching a coworker take credit for her ideas. Darla has words—and a plan.
10/10/2026
Stop Calling a Room Full of Projectors an “Immersive Experience”
I have nothing against giant digital paintings, but we need to stop pretending that standing inside a screensaver is the same as encountering art. Sometimes a projection show is magic. Sometimes it is a screensaver wearing a beret.
10/10/2026
Vertical Dramas Are Eating Television One Tiny Rectangle at a Time
The next big TV hit may be watched with one thumb, one eye, and absolutely no respect for subtlety. Meanwhile, traditional streaming keeps serving us eight-hour movies about emotionally complicated furniture.
10/10/2026
<em>The Studio</em> Is Hollywood’s Funniest Nervous Breakdown
Hollywood has finally made a comedy about Hollywood that understands the industry’s true religion: panic. Plus, four picks for your weekend and one expensive-looking thing you can safely ignore.
10/10/2026
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View allLa Grange Board of Aldermen Approves Zoning Change, Discusses Sidewalk Project
CITY OF LA GRANGE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES March 12, 2024 The La Grange Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor John Smith presided over the meeting. ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Smith Alderman Jane Doe Alderman Robert Johnson Alderman Sarah Lee Alderman Michael Brown City Clerk Emily Davis City Attorney David Garcia APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented. MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project Update: Public Works Director, Mark Wilson, provided an update on the ongoing sidewalk project. Work is on schedule, with completion expected by mid-April. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Zoning Amendment for Elm Street Property: The Board discussed a proposed zoning amendment for a property located at 123 Elm Street. After a public hearing, the amendment was approved with a vote of 4-1. 2. FY 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule: The schedule for the FY 2025 budget workshops was presented and approved. Workshops will begin on April 1st. 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation: A preliminary presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was given. The final plan is expected to be presented in May. PUBLIC COMMENT: Several residents addressed the Board regarding concerns about traffic calming measures on Oak Avenue. The Board acknowledged the concerns and committed to reviewing the issue. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
La Grange Kicks Off Planning for Memorial Day Parade; Community Participation Encouraged
Memorial Day Parade Planning Underway The City of La Grange is beginning the planning process for our annual Memorial Day Parade. This important event serves to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We encourage all community members, local organizations, businesses, and veterans' groups to consider participating in this year's parade. Your involvement helps make this a meaningful tribute. Further details regarding the parade date, time, route, and registration for participation will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back regularly for updates. Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our heroes.
City Commission Meets June 15th to Discuss Park Upgrades, Downtown Plans
The agenda for the City Commission Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting 3. Old Business: Park Improvement Project Update 4. New Business: Downtown Revitalization Discussion 5. Public Comment 6. Adjournment
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