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Harlem and 47th getting new lanes Intersection is among many improvements to Lyons By Steve Metsch Decades of frustration for motorists who want to turn onto 47th Street from Harlem Avenue will soon be coming to an end, Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said at a meeting of the Lyons-McCook Business Association. Three turn lanes are…
Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows That Despite Progress, The State Must Work Harder To Address The Barriers Facing Low-Income And Minority Children Voices for Illinois Children has released the 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book finding that Illinois children’s educational success drastically varies based on…
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White House names new NOAA administrator Barry Lee Myers nominated by White House to become NOAA Administrator. AccuWeather CEO would serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). AccuWeather is pleased to announce that Barry Lee Myers, Chief Executive Officer and member of the…
Brian Wilson dazzles with “Pet Sounds” Legend and top-notch band deliver memorable concert By Steve Metsch There was a moment during Brian Wilson’s Oct. 6 concert at the Rosemont Theatre where all the years, his myriad health issues, frail appearance and sometimes faltering voice seemed to melt away. It was during his singing of “God…
Hundreds Run In Memory Of Kelli O’Laughlin Foundation raises scholarship money; McCook police win pop top challenge By Kristin Salgado Hundreds of runners spread joy as they took part Oct. 1 in the Run for Kelli race to benefit the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Foundation. The foundation, which has given away over $359,000 in scholarships since its…
Fire closes El Famous Burrito in Summit Blaze began in second-floor apartment From staff reports A fire broke out about 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in an apartment above El Famous Burrito at 6159 S. Archer Road in Summit. The Summit Fire Department was at the scene within minutes. No injuries were reported. “The Summit…
Lobbyist correctly predicted beverage tax repeal Nearly two weeks before vote, Walsh correctly called result By Steve Metsch Nearly two weeks before the Cook County board voted to repeal its unpopular beverage tax, Tom Walsh, a former state senator who works as a lobbyist for Lyons and others, said he expected that result. “My hunch…
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Summit boat launch may get new life National Park Service grant to help village By Steve Metsch The weed-covered former boat launch along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, once an extremely popular site in Summit, may be resurrected for boaters, fishermen and lovers of the great outdoors. Mayor Sergio Rodriguez, at the Oct. 2…