Economy La Grange, Illinois

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la grange mailing address headquarters of electro-motive diesel, formerly general motors electro-motive division, major manufacturer of railroad locomotives , diesel engines. headquarters, engineering facilities , parts-manufacturing operations located in adjacent village of mccook; originally, locomotives built there, in more recent years final assembly has moved emd s other facility in muncie, indiana.


the downtown area, centered along , around la grange road (us 45) , bnsf railway line, grew run-down during 1980s; however, mid-to-late 1990s saw revival, many new businesses opening including trader joe s , pier i. many of these new businesses restaurants; la grange draws of business neighboring town of western springs, since western springs did not allow sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants until recently. in june 2006, animal statues placed around downtown area, mimicking famous chicago cows.


this expansion of downtown led increased congestion; often, parking became difficult find, on weekends. 1 proposal remedy building of parking garage in current parking-lot area; vocal residents, however, opposed waste of tax dollars. eventually, referendum on parking garage passed; ground broken on march 3, 2005. parking structure complete , operational. parking structure paid grant state advancement of public transportation (since increasing parking train commuters increase number of people willing use train). upkeep paid increase in sales tax @ restaurants , other entertainment establishments. there no increase in local property taxes.


la grange holds numerous public activities , festivals. annual pet parade celebrated 60th anniversary june 3, 2006. art fairs, historic housewalks, carnivals, , farmer s markets common, taking place in downtown area.







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