Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Lyons Ditches Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission For McCook Water Service

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons Ditches Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission For McCook Water Service By Steve Metsch In a move aimed at cutting costs, Lyons is switching its water allegiance to McCook. Lyons had been part of the Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission to McCook for decades, but rate increases persuaded Lyons to act. The move has been approved by…

General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

More than hot dogs

July 5, 2018July 7, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

More than hot dogs “Top Chef” ups food ante at Toyota Park By Steve Metsch If you get hungry at Toyota Park while attending a Chicago Fire game, there’s now more than hot dogs or nachos to choose from. The makers of “Top Chef,” a TV series on Bravo Media, now have a concession stand…

Lyons finds new water source

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons finds new water source Ditches BNRWC, teams up with neighbor McCook By Steve Metsch In a move aimed at cutting costs, Lyons is switching its water allegiance to McCook. Lyons had been part of the Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission to McCook for decades, but rate increases persuaded Lyons to act. The move has been…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Lyons adds police vehicles

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons adds police vehicles Two former squad cars are being sold By Steve Metsch Lyons will be selling two former police vehicles online after replacing them with two new vehicles. They will be sold at www.obenaufauctionsonline.com, Mayor Christopher Getty said. A 2009 Ford Crown Victoria and a 2013 Ford Explorer are currently for sale. “We’re…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero President recognized for fight against street gangs

July 1, 2018July 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero President recognized for fight against street gangs Town President Larry Dominick was honored Wednesday (June 20, 2018) by the Illinois Crime Commission and the Police Athletic League for his support of athletic and youth programs in the Town of Cicero that give young people alternatives to street gang involvement. Since 2005, Cicero programs have helped…

Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

The North 41 aims high

June 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

The North 41 aims high Video hitmakers play Lyons on July 4th By Steve Metsch The band playing at Lyons’ annual Party in the Park on the Fourth of July is known around the world thanks to their recent video going viral. The North 41 gave a funky feel to Metallica’s hard-rocking “Enter Sandman,” and…

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Festival, Suburban Chicagoland

Moraine Valley accepting nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moraine Valley accepting nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame Moraine Valley Community College is accepting nominations for its 2019 Alumni Hall of Fame, created to recognize and honor alumni who have excelled in their professional fields, made an impact through volunteerism in their community or have made service contributions to the college. Nominees must have…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Scorching fun in Bridgeview

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Scorching fun in Bridgeview Pepper eating contest caps first hot sauce expo By Steve Metsch Standing on the stage, shoveling into his mouth the hottest peppers known to man, Jonathan Gilbert appeared ready to keel over or hurl a few times Sunday. But the 6-foot-10 man from Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood managed to persevere. He…