Author: Steve Metsch

Steve Metsch is an award winning veteran reporter who previously worked for the Daily Southtown Newspapers, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. Metsch is a writer and editor at the Southwest News Newspaper group based in suburban Chicago, and a freelance writer a health magazine, the Suburban Life, the Naperville Sun, and other organizations. Email Steve Metsch at [email protected]

Silva returns to SD 103

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Silva returns to SD 103 New Robinson principal expected tonight By Steve Metsch A familiar face is being brought back to be the principal of one school and a new principal is expected to be hired today for another by the Lyons School District 103 board. The board is holding a special meeting at 6…

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End in sight for Dukes?

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

End in sight for Dukes? Panera interested in Harlem Avenue location By Steve Metsch If you like eating the Italian beef sandwiches – or “sammiches” as some South Siders say – at Dukes Drive-In, you may want to get there soon. Dukes Drive-In, a fixture at 8115 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview for the past…

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Bridgeview baton twirler stars

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview baton twirler stars Shinsato has two Top Five finishes in nationals By Steve Metsch Less than one point was all that kept Sarah Shinsato, of Bridgeview, from becoming a national champ twirling her baton. Sure, she is disappointed. But she’s not complaining. After all, not many twirlers in the America Youth On Parade competition…

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“Weird Al” funny as ever

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

“Weird Al” funny as ever Strings a nice touch, but impact is negligible By Steve Metsch One year after a bare-bones tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic is in the midst of a 67-show tour that is the extreme opposite. This time, his “Strings Attached” tour features an orchestra based in each city he visits. On Saturday…

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Twirling to glory

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Twirling to glory Bridgeview girl takes her baton to nationals By Steve Metsch If things go as hoped, Sarah Shinsato will twirl her way to a national championship in South Bend. The 16-year-old Bridgeview girl – who on July 17 brought to a village board meeting three trophies she won this summer – will compete…

Lyons offers free concerts

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons offers free concerts From polka to rock, wide range covered By Steve Metsch A wide range of music will be heard this summer during Lyons’ Music In The Park concert series held in Veterans Park, 4100 Lawndale Ave. The series, which started July 10 with The Redmonds, will bring seven performers each of the…

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The principals of the matter

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

The principals of the matter Lyons SD 103 expects to hire two in near future By Steve Metsch Two principal job openings were the main topic of discussion the latest meeting of the Lyons School District 103 board of education. The July 10 meeting was rescheduled from June 25 when police were searching for a…

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100 years young

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

100 years young Century mark for former mayor Ed Formento By Steve Metsch Other than using a walker, you wouldn’t know Ed Formento turned 100 years old on July 5. The former mayor of Willow Springs has a firm handshake to go along with his quick wit. “I feel great. I look great,” said Formento….

Aerosmith a winning bet

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Aerosmith a winning bet Rockers’ residency in Vegas is a must-see By Steve Metsch When my son and I booked a vacation to Las Vegas, we were pleased to learn that Aerosmith would be performing at the Park Theater at Park MGM, our hotel. It was one of those “we gotta” moments. So, we did….

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Going out a champion

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Going out a champion Flach, Illini win national club baseball crown By Steve Metsch La Grange resident Matt Flach was hoping to end his baseball career in style. And did he ever. Flach was the starting centerfielder and the leadoff batter for the University of Illinois Club Baseball team that, on May 30, won…

Ageless wonders keep rolling

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Ageless wonders keep rolling Stones deliver dazzling concert at Soldier Field By Steve Metsch From the opening strains of “Street Fighting Man” to the last chords of “Satisfaction,” The Rolling Stones delivered an amazing night of music filled with hit songs, a couple surprises and a ringing endorsement for Mick Jagger’s heart surgeon. Friday night…

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Summit TIF hearing heats up

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit TIF hearing heats up Residents question need for district along Harlem By Steve Metsch Things got a bit heated Monday afternoon during a hearing about a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in Summit. The area is on the west side of Harlem Avenue, stretching from the railroad tracks on the north to 63rdStreet…

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Lawsuit filed in Lyons SD 103

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lawsuit filed in Lyons SD 103 Molina charges union head Jackman with defamation By Steve Metsch Al Molina, the soon-to-be former principal of Robinson School in Lyons, has filed in Cook County Circuit Court a defamation of character lawsuit against teacher union president Toni Jackman, seeking at least $800,000 in damages. In the lawsuit, Molina…

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Mustangs’ chicken BBQ today

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mustangs’ chicken BBQ today Lyons tradition is held for 65th straight year By Steve Metsch One of the most popular traditions in Lyons returns for a 65thstraight year. The Lyons Mustangs Athletic Club will once again host its chicken barbecue from noon to 7 p.m. today at the Mustangs Hall, 4047 Leland Ave. Mustangs President…

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Energized Cheap Trick impresses

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Energized Cheap Trick impresses Dig deep to rock a packed Genesee Theatre By Steve Metsch Cheap Trick is not ready to hang it up. The veteran band from Rockford, members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, delivered an impressive 19-song concert Friday night, June 7, at the packed Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan….

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ILL-INI in World Series

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

ILL-INI in World Series Share fifth in National Club Softball Association event By Steve Metsch Pitcher Krystal Levitske won’t forget the experience of playing against the best teams in the nation. And catcher Lauren Engels will long remember the way her teammates pulled together. The two sophomores were both starters for the University of Illinois…

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Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’

April 25, 2019June 12, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’ Memorial Saturday for late fire chief Nemeth By Steve Metsch The man that many around town call “Mister Summit” will be honored on Saturday. John M. Nemeth Jr., former fire chief of Summit, who also worked in public works and was a part-time police officer in the village, died earlier this…

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TIF heats up Willow Springs

April 25, 2019June 12, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

TIF heats up Willow Springs Tempers flare at meeting about ballroom land By Steve Metsch The place to be at 4 p.m. Monday was the Willow Springs Village Hall. Seats in the village board meeting room were filled early. The overflow crowd filled the hallway outside the room, another meeting room and extended up a…

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