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Countryside solution irks some Say speeders, not shortcuts, are the problem By Steve Metsch In attempt to stop motorists from cutting through a neighborhood – and to the chagrin of some residents there – the Countryside City Council has approved installing “no right turn” signs along East Avenue at 56th, 57th and 58th streets. More…
Former Lyons trustee Alonzi dies Served 12 years; started block party By Steve Metsch As do many people in Lyons, Village Trustee Dan Hilker has fond memories of former Trustee Pat Alonzi. “I sat next to Pat (at board meetings). … She was fun to deal with. She was concerned about the citizens of the…
Egyptian Flag to be raised in Celebration of Egypt’s Independence by America’s only Egyptian American Mayor Mary Basta The vibrant community of Bolingbrook is set to witness a historic moment as Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, the first female Egyptian mayor in the U.S., announces her plans to raise the Egyptian flag in honor of Egypt’s Independence…
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification Palos Hospital also receives American Heart Association national recognition Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital has achieved Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Offered in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, The Joint…
Lyons’ Music in the Park First of seven free shows is tonight in Veterans Park By Steve Metsch Are you looking for a fun summer night with free music? Lyons has you covered the next seven Wednesdays. Lyons’ Music in the Park – delayed one week because of tornados and huge storms on July 12…
Orland Hills to host “Shred and E-Recycling Day” Saturday August 26, 2023 The Village of Orland Hills, Mayor Kyle Hastings, State Senator Michael Hastings and Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubino are partnering to host a Free “Shred and E-Recycling” day for families to be held Saturday August 26, 2023. With the abundance of aging…
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Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House showcases its emergency response services The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its annual Open House for district residents which showcased an array of emergency response services to educate residents on best practices for ensuring public safety Thursday, July 13, 2023. This year’s Open House was held during evening…
Buddy Holly comes to life New show at Marriott Lincolnshire a rockin’ good time By Steve Metsch Kieran McCabe turns in a star performance playing Buddy Holly, whose meteoric rise up the charts in the late 1950s is still the stuff of legends. “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” debuted June 28 to a sold-out…