Tag: Mayor Christopher Getty

Mayor Christopher Getty Welcomes Buddy Bear Car Wash to Lyons

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Christopher Getty Welcomes Buddy Bear Car Wash to Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty joined business owner Phil DeGeratto and local officials on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of Buddy Bear Car Wash’s 17th location at 8136 Ogden Avenue in Lyons. The new facility, spanning three acres, represents a multimillion-dollar investment in the community. The…

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar partnered with Lyons Village President Chris Getty on Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) to co-host the annual Three Kings Day commemoration. The commemoration was celebrated by distributing wrapped new toys and gifts to young children of needy families in Lyons Township and…

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Mount Kilimanjaro is calling

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mount Kilimanjaro is calling Lyons man climbs Africa’s tallest peak this week By Steve Metsch While you’re reading this story, Lyons resident Stephan Alheim will be busy climbing the tallest mountain in Africa. Alheim is in a group of 10 adventurers who this week are climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro which is 19,341…

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Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial New memorial pays tribute to Lyons’ firefighters By Steve Metsch The more than 500 men and women – many of them volunteers – who have worked for the Lyons Fire Department over the past 125 years will not be forgotten, officials of the Village of Lyons said Nov….

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Drive-thru food pantry

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Drive-thru food pantry 400 meals distributed Monday in Lyons By Steve Metsch Lyons Village Clerk Irma Quintero, State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. (D-21st), the Rev. Kim Vasko and a host of volunteers braved Monday’s snow and bitter cold to help those in need. They set up shop in the parking lot of St. John’s United…

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Lyons village trustee resigns

February 11, 2021November 9, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons village trustee resigns Kotur moving out of town, leaves the board By Steve Metsch Lyons is looking for a new trustee. Village Trustee Miodrag “Mike” Kotur, who had been on the board two years, has resigned. Kotur tendered his letter of resignation dated Feb. 2. Mayor Christopher Getty read the letter at the board…

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125 years keeping Lyons safe

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

125 years keeping Lyons safe Birthday celebrations are likely for fire department By Steve Metsch A special birthday is being celebrated in Lyons: The Lyons Fire Department is 125 years old. “It’s a great accomplishment,” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said at a recent board meeting. “At the helm we have a phenomenal individual who very…

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Park dedication on Saturday

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Park dedication on Saturday Lyons’ new Red Oak Park to make its official debut By Steve Metsch The newest park in Lyons will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with a ceremony featuring village officials and Mayor Christopher Getty. The park is named Red Oak Park because 12 red oaks have been planted…