Tag: Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration The Three Kings Day event hosted by Abuilar remains one of the largest celebrations of the important Mexican holiday in Chicagoland, drawing support from important leaders and elected officials, including Lyons Mayor Chris Getty and Pastor John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United…

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James Koc rejoins Lyons ZBA

November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

James Koc rejoins Lyons ZBA Village also honors longtime dentist By Steve Metsch One familiar face is returning to the Lyons Zoning Board of Appeals. And another familiar face was honored by Mayor Christopher Getty when the village board met on Oct. 18. First, the board unanimously approved appointing James Koc to the ZBA. Getty…

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Lose church and school, gain homes

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lose church and school, gain homes Getty has a plan for St. Hugh property in Lyons By Steve Metsch Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty has a plan for the land that for nearly 100 years was home to St. Hugh Catholic Church. “I can see us doing single-family houses along Joliet Avenue, tearing down the auditorium,…

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Lyons native is new trustee

July 22, 2021July 29, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons native is new trustee Lazich selected for board vacancy by Mayor Getty By Steve Metsch The new village trustee in Lyons has deep roots in the village. Ivica “Otis” Lazich has lived in Lyons his entire 44 years, is a graduate of Robinson School, served on the public library board, and owns a business…

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Lyons honors fire hero

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Steve Metsch

Lyons honors fire hero Off-duty firefighter had saved two in February blaze Lyons By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board honored a hero at its recent meeting, and also paid tribute to the fire department. First, the heroics of Riverside resident Brian Kulaga. A Cicero Fire Department Lieutenant, Kulaga, 54, was driving past a burning…

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Lyons planting trees

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Steve Metsch

Lyons planting trees Planned for parkway along improved Joliet Avenue By Steve Metsch Trees will be planted along Joliet Avenue from 39th Street to 47th Street in Lyons. The Lyons Village Board, at its April 20 meeting, approved paying Roy Erikson Outdoor Maintenance, Inc., based in Crestwood, an amount not to exceed $38,400 to plant…

Getty wins big in Lyons

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Steve Metsch

Getty wins big in Lyons Mayor credits volunteers with winning fourth term By Steve Metsch Crediting an old school approach of pounding the pavement and going door to door, Lyons Village President Christopher Getty thanked his large and diverse campaign army for delivering another four-year term in office Tuesday. According to unofficial totals from the…

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Raising funds on-line

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Raising funds 0n-line Virus forces cancelation of UCP’s breakfast for 500 By Steve Metsch Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual fundraiser for the United Citizens Party led by Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty will not be held in-person this year. Usually held at The Drake Hotel Oak Brook on a Saturday in October, the breakfast…

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