Top La Grange Official Leaving, Praised For Work

LA GRANGE, IL – One top official joined the La Grange village government Monday, while another is preparing to leave.

At a Village Board meeting, Tim O'Brien was sworn in as the new public works director, a position that had been vacant since December. (He is not to be confused with Tim O'Brien, the village trustee.)

At the same session, officials announced that it was the last meeting for Suzy Mika, who started as the village's finance director in August 2023.

She replaced Lou Cipparone, who retired after three decades with the La Grange village government.

Village President Mark Kuchler thanked Mika for her work.

"You were instrumental in the transition from Mr. Cipparone," Kuchler said.

Trustee Peggy Peterson praised Mika's budget document.

"It was very helpful to review a document that answers all my questions," she said.

Trustee Glenn Thompson joined in.

"You'll bring great things where you're going next," he said.

No one said where Mika was headed. She did not speak.