La Grange Expects Restaurants To Comply With Order: Official

LA GRANGE, IL — La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler said Thursday he was unaware of any local restaurants that are violating the governor's order barring indoor dining.

"The Village expects and fully encourages our restaurants to comply with the mandates," Kuchler said in an email. "All La Grange restaurants remain open for carry-out and delivery and many have outside dining options. We hope that our residents and visitors will continue to support La Grange's fantastic restaurants."

La Grange Patch asked Kuchler about the situation after Western Springs' village president announced her town had received reports of restaurants offering indoor dining. She said the village would notify health authorities of "flagrant" violations.

In an email to Patch, Kuchler took the opportunity to recognize first responders and hospital workers.

"They are on the front lines and are continually put at risk by COVID 19. It is so important that we continue to wear a mask, wash our hands and socially distance," he said.

At a meeting Monday, Western Springs Village President Alice Gallagher said the village would help its restaurants as much it can with outdoor dining. But she said the village was concerned with potential violators of the governor's order.

"The village is looking into these violations, and we will report flagrant disregard of the enhanced mitigation rules to the Cook County and Illinois departments of public health," Gallagher said.