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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District Videos of the announcement are at the end of the news story to view. Chicago, IL – Chris Getty, elected the youngest mayor in Illinois at age 26, announced Thursday that he is a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District, following U.S. Rep….

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Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons

Posted on February 26, 2023February 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons
Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons

Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons By Ray Hanania Honored at a fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 for his 14 years as a public official, Lyons Mayor and Lyons Township Supervisor Chris Getty thanked residents and local business owners for their support and cited a range of achievements…

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes
Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”

Posted on October 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”
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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty was given a tour of the President’s Helicopter Unit, Marine One at Midway Airport on Saturday (Oct. 26, 2019). The tour invited was extended to thank the Mayor for his strong support of the Military and its veterans. “Mayor Getty was…

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Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public

Posted on November 6, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public
Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public

Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public The outrageous indifference to the needs of School District 103 by the dictatorial board majority led by Marge Hubacek prevented parents and taxpayers from expressing their concerns about the board majority’s poor decisions. Hubacek illegally blocked the parents from speaking limiting to only five the number who…

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