La Grange Illinois 6/24/2026 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This video covers the La Grange, Illinois Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting held on June 24, 2026. The meeting addressed several administrative and personnel-related updates for both departments. Key takeaways from the meeting include: Firefighter Paramedic Recruitment: The board discussed the upcoming online testing process managed by Public Safety Testing, which runs from June 29 to August 2 (0:48). A minimum passing score of 70% was established for the exam (1:40). Police Department Personnel Changes: The board approved the removal of Juan Gonzalez from the final alternative eligibility register after he withdrew from the process (2:41-3:41). Consequently, the board authorized a new call for examinations to create a new eligibility list, with testing to be held from July 10 to August 10 (3:45-6:12). Police Department Contract Update: The police chief shared that a tentative agreement has been reached with the FOP following negotiations that began in March (7:48). Notable improvements in the contract include updated salary structures, a transition to providing department-issued body armor (previously covered by a limited uniform allowance), and other adjustments intended to improve retention and align with industry standards (8:08-11:25). The meeting concluded with no need for a closed session, and a motion to adjourn was approved at the end of the session (12:43).