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Lyons focuses on parks Big changes coming for sites in village By Steve Metsch Basketball games and use of the swings have been put on hold at Veterans Park in Lyons. The rims and backboards have been removed from the courts – which are very popular. And the swings have also been removed. Part of…
La Grange’s Virtual Pet Parade Virus shoves 74th annual parade off streets By Steve Metsch Not even the La Grange Pet Parade – an annual tradition since 1947 and arguably the village’s biggest social event of the year – is safe from the coronavirus. Due to concerns about spreading the virus, and unsure whether limits…
The Dinner Club thrives Business up 20% with ‘shelter at home’ By Steve Metsch Because it is in food service, The Dinner Club – a different kind of company – is remaining open in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, serving a purpose to many. It’s not a restaurant. It’s not a grocery. It does…
Saving a life McCook cop prevents woman’s likely fatal fall By Steve Metsch McCook Police Officer Michael Buenik said it was just another night at the office and that ”anyone else would have done this.” “This” was his saving a woman’s life in the wee hours. Buenik, 28, was honored at the McCook Village Board…
“No regrets” Lipinski reflects on campaign, primary loss By Steve Metsch After his close defeat in the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (3rd) reflected on 15 years in Congress and what lies ahead. Lipinski narrowly lost the primary to Marie Newman, whom he had defeated in a close race in 2018. Lipinski had…
Keeping their distance Virus caution: Bridgeview trustees sit far apart By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board had a new look at its most recent meeting. There are no new trustees. Nor was the meeting room redecorated. Rather, the six trustees, mayor, clerk and attorney were spread out. “It’s because of the corona virus,” village…
Virus delays Summit Next village meeting pushed back two weeks By Steve Metsch In response to the coronavirus, the Summit Village Board has decided to delay its first meeting in April. Normally, the board meets on the first and third Monday each month. With a nod to CDC recommendations that no groups should be larger…
Township buses get special care Cleansed after use; ill seniors to skip rides By Steve Metsch The coronavirus has led to a heightened sense of awareness for everyone, including the Township of Lyons senior services department, which provides buses that take residents to and from doctors’ offices, grocery stores and other appointments. “We disinfect the…