Tag: Berwyn

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 News Editor

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts Thirteen local school districts are set to receive over $155 million in additional funding, State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) announced today. The funding comes as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief packages and is meant to address challenges caused by the pandemic. “Now…

Education, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Dental exam in a pandemic

June 24, 2020June 25, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Dental exam in a pandemic Plenty of caution taken for simple teeth cleaning By Steve Metsch If you have not been to the dentist since the coronavirus pandemic began to wreak havoc on our nation, you are in for a surprise. Dentists are taking many safety precautions for us, for themselves and their staff. After…

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Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland

Berwyn native participates in Navy Joint-Service training mission

August 22, 2019August 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Berwyn native participates in Navy Joint-Service training mission By Joint Hometown News Service Cmdr. Tracy Joy, a 1986 Immaculate Heart Of Mary High School graduate in Westchester and native of Berwyn, Illinois, is a nurse corps officer in the Naval Reserve. She is with the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Great Lakes One, Illinois, that participated…

News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Culver’s to help family of Cmdr. Bauer

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Culver’s to help family of Cmdr. Bauer Six locations to donate some of today’s proceeds By Steve Metsch The Culver’s restaurant in Lyons – along with five others owned by Guy Hollis – figure to be very busy Thursday evening. That’s because from 4 to 8 p.m., 15 percent of sales will be donated to…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Czech, Slovak & Bohemian culture showcased in Houby Day tradition

October 3, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Czech & Bohemian culture showcased in Houby Day tradition For many years, the Czech community was Chicagoland’s most recognized cultural presence. As Chicagoland’s immigration makeup has expanded, the Czech community identity continues each year with the popular Houby Day Festival and Parade in Chicago’s West suburbs By Ray Hanania Much is made by the mainstream…

Commentary, Entertainment, Events, Features, Festival, Opinion, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Where to celebrate Fourth of July

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Where to celebrate Fourth of July Parades, parties and fireworks throughout the South Side Here’s a rundown of some of the area Independence Day events planned to celebrate America’s 241st birthday between now and the Fourth of July. The Bridgeview Park District will celebrate with a fun evening starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July…

Events, News

Roadwork underway for Harlem and Archer

May 15, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Roadwork underway on Harlem and Archer Commuters can expect delays while traveling busy thoroughfares By Steve Metsch Road work on two of the area’s major thoroughfares promises to make driving a challenge this summer. The Illinois Department of Transportation recently started two simultaneous projects that, when combined, could bring a special kind of frustration, especially…