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La Grange proclaims LaGrange Theatre Day and swears in new firefighter
Summary
The board read a proclamation honoring the LaGrange Theatre’s 100th anniversary and invited Classic Cinemas to outline centennial programming; the board also administered the oath to firefighter‑paramedic Timothy Tracke.
The Village Board recognized the LaGrange Theatre’s 100th anniversary and proclaimed Feb. 26, 2025, as LaGrange Theatre Day in the Village of La Grange.
President Kuchler recited a proclamation noting the theater’s opening in February 1925 at 80 South LaGrange Road, its architectural history and the village’s 2013 rehabilitation support. Chris Johnson of Classic Cinemas described centennial film programming (films spanning the decades) and said the theater’s expansion will increase screening capacity.
Separately, Timothy Tracke took the oath of office to become a firefighter‑paramedic; Tracke affirmed support for the constitutions of the U.S. and the state of Illinois and committed to faithfully discharge duties as firefighter‑paramedic.
Why it matters: the proclamation highlights cultural and economic assets of downtown La Grange and the oath reflects staffing for emergency services.
Details: the proclamation referenced the theater’s design by architect Edward Rubert, operation by historic theater chains and renovations culminating in a Classic Cinemas reopening and a current expansion expected to add three new auditoriums.
