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Off-duty firefighter saves two Cicero lieutenant runs into burning building in Lyons By Steve Metsch An off-duty Cicero firefighter who happened to be driving past a burning building saved the lives of two Lyons men. Lyons Fire Chief Gordon Nord, Jr., said the two men “would be dead if it wasn’t for him because as…
Take it outside? Annual Lyons town meeting set for April at SeatGeek By Steve Metsch After being forced to cancel its annual town meeting last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Township of Lyons is determined to hold a meeting this spring. Township Clerk Mike Porfirio, at the board’s Feb. 9 meeting, said the…
Sweet silent start In empty gym, Lyons boys beat Morton, 69-61 By Steve Metsch Echoing a sentiment heard often around Illinois these days after the long-delayed boys’ basketball season finally started, Lyons Township Coach Tom Sloan said, “the biggest thing was the kids had fun.” “They got out here, they got to play a real…
Drive-thru food pantry 400 meals distributed Monday in Lyons By Steve Metsch Lyons Village Clerk Irma Quintero, State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. (D-21st), the Rev. Kim Vasko and a host of volunteers braved Monday’s snow and bitter cold to help those in need. They set up shop in the parking lot of St. John’s United…
Lyons gets new truck Cab can rise 50 feet above street for trees, lights By Steve Metsch The Lyons Public Works Department has a new truck to replace one that gave decades of service. Back in January 2020, the village board approved the purchase of a new bucket truck that will allow safer removal of…
New police vehicle Bridgeview board sets Treasure Days for September By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Police Department will soon get a 2021 Ford utility vehicle. The village board at its Feb. 3 meeting unanimously approved paying Morrow Brothers Ford in downstate Greenfield $35,470 for a “police interceptor utility all-wheel drive vehicle.” Trustee Norma Pinion said…
Bridgeview’s hero Man runs into burning house to save neighbor By Steve Metsch Bridgeview resident Juan Carrillo never gave a second thought before he ran into a burning house to save a neighbor’s life. Carrillo was getting ready for work at 5 a.m. Dec. 17 when he noticed flickering lights on the screen showing the…
Lyons village trustee resigns Kotur moving out of town, leaves the board By Steve Metsch Lyons is looking for a new trustee. Village Trustee Miodrag “Mike” Kotur, who had been on the board two years, has resigned. Kotur tendered his letter of resignation dated Feb. 2. Mayor Christopher Getty read the letter at the board…