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Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch About 300, some in costumes, attend Toyota Park event By Steve Metsch The day after the Chicago Fire lost a playoff game, Toyota Park was still a festive place to be. That’s because a Halloween luncheon, sponsored by Mayor Steve Landek and the village board and free to Bridgeview…
La Grange focuses on infrastructure Main intersection done soon; sewer work is next on agenda By Steve Metsch La Grange Village President Thomas Livingston discussed the many road improvement that have been ongoing this year at a recent meeting of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. “In La Grange, we really try to keep an…
The Dugout reopens Longtime Burbank restaurant has loyal customers smiling By Steve Metsch Ray Sierakowski said it “felt like home” when he eating a hot dog Oct. 23 at The Dugout. Hey, it’s been more than four months since he could enjoy food at his favorite restaurant in Burbank. “I went to a few other…
Lyons approves sidewalks plan Residents split cost with village for improvements By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board recently approved a contract for this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. At its meeting on Oct. 17, the village board approved a $53,575 contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., of Skokie. “We are continuing to do the…
The Dome Restaurant is demolished Indian Head Park to consider development at busy corner By Steve Metsch The Dome Restaurant, a landmark at the corner of Joliet and Wolf roads in Indian Head Park, was demolished this week and the village is looking for development ideas. “It’s been abandoned about three years. The owner, Nick…
Russell’s Barbecue is coming to Countryside Legendary restaurant to occupy former home of Beef ‘N Brandy By Steve Metsch One of the Chicago area’s most famous barbecue restaurants plans to come to Countryside. Russell’s Barbecue, located at 1621 Thatcher Ave., Elmwood Park, hopes to open a restaurant in the former Beef ‘N Brandy Restaurant, 5545…
Summit OKs school crossing improvements Village board also plans to install LED lighting on main streets By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board is moving forward with several infrastructure improvements. The board unanimously voted Oct. 16 in favor of a contract for improved crossings near schools and elsewhere. Summit will pay Mark-It Corp., based in…
Residents pan IDOT plan for 55th Street Countryside business people frown on idea for raised median By Steve Metsch A $4.6 million plan to improve 55th Street in Countryside, from LaGrange Road to East Avenue, was met with a healthy dose of skepticism by business owners and residents who attended a recent public hearing. The…