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Lyons demolitions funded State grant of $180,000 targets vacant houses By Steve Metsch Lyons now has funding needed to pay for the demolition of vacant and abandoned houses the village has acquired. The village board, at its May 15 meeting, unanimously approved a $180,000 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to pay for demolitions…
Lyons delivers Firefighters deliver baby in mother’s home By Steve Metsch When they got the call about a pregnant woman in distress, Lyons firefighters/paramedics thought they’d be rushing her by ambulance to the nearest hospital. They didn’t expect they’d be delivering a baby in the woman’s house. But that’s just what happened. Lyons firefighter/paramedics Justin…
2018 Illinois Governor’s Export Award recipients announced Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 24th. The Governor’s Export Awards are Illinois’ highest recognition of export achievement, honoring…
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Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans Victor J. Andrew High school in Tinley Park Tweeted out the following honor to recognize the military service and sacrifice of its former students. Click here to view. The salute to three former Andrew High school graduates is timed to salute the service and sacrifice of…
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Orland Mayor Pekau honors Old Navy manager at grand opening The Old Navy Orland Park Place store re-opened on Friday May 25, 2018 with great fanfare following a near month-long closure due to a devastating fire. Orland Park Mayor was there to cut the ribbonThe Old Navy Orland Park store re-opened on Friday May 25,…
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U2 rocks and preaches Band gets messages across in dazzling concert By Steve Metsch When a band has been a staple on radio stations for 38 years, its easy to phone it in. Play the big hits known by even the most casual of listeners, toss in two or three new songs, and call it…
Advantage: Bridgeview police Nip firefighters in basketball game for charity By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Fire Chief Mike Daly, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha, and the village trustees had fun at the last village board meeting talking about the recent “Battle of the Badges” basketball game played between the police and fire departments. The police won by…
Popular Lyons chicken BBQ returns Mustangs host 64th annual event June 10 By Steve Metsch The Lyons Mustangs Athletic Club will soon hold its chicken BBQ, an annual tradition in the village now in its 64thyear. This year’s cookout will be held from noon to 7 p.m. June 10 at the Mustangs Hall, 4047 Leland…