Mayor Christopher Getty Archives

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…

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New Sarge in Lyons

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

New Sarge in Lyons Four police officers will also be added Aug. 4 By Steve Metsch Lyons Police Officer Frank Formato, a 19-year veteran of the department, will be promoted to sergeant at the Aug. 4 meeting of the village board. Village Manager Tom Sheahan told the village board at its July 21 meeting that…

Lyons board ‘zoned in’

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

Lyons board ‘zoned in’ Village makes changes to solve zoning issues By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board was “zoned in” at its latest meeting, fixing a number of zoning issue that had been problematic in recent years. The board rezoned properties at 4125, 4133, 4137, 4141 and 4143 Joliet Avenue. That’s the block on…

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Bike racks for Lyons

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Bike racks for Lyons Village Hall, Veterans Park to soon have racks By Steve Metsch The village of Lyons plans to install bike racks at the Village Hall and next door at Veterans Park, Mayor Christopher Getty said. He discussed the plans during the village board’s finance committee meeting Monday night. “One would be for…

Fizzled Fourth

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Fizzled Fourth Virus forces cancelation of Lyons parade, fireworks By Steve Metsch The village of Lyons has canceled its Fourth of July parade, party in the park and fireworks this year because of – you guessed it – the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s disappointing,” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said of the parade being canceled. “It’s something…

Vehicle owners get a break

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Vehicle owners get a break Lyons has flat fee of $40 for village stickers By Steve Metsch Lyons is giving vehicle owners a break. No longer will there be staggered rates for different types of vehicles. Instead, a flat fee will be the same for each motorized vehicle. “We’re working to simplify things and make…

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Virus may hurt finances

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Virus may hurt finances Lyons financial director warns of fiscal challenges By Steve Metsch Lyons Finance Director Dan Denys cautioned the village board, at its most recent meeting, that it may face financial challenges because of the virus. Like most communities in the nation, Lyons could be impacted negatively by the coronavirus pandemic in terms…

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Precautions taken in Lyons

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Precautions taken in Lyons Some attend meeting via teleconference By Steve Metsch Lyons Finance Director Dan Denys – a mainstay at the village board meeting and the finance committee meeting twice monthly – did not attend either on April 7. He is in fine health. He is being cautious. “Dan is in self-quarantine at…

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Lyons focuses on park

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons focuses on parks Big changes coming for sites in village By Steve Metsch Basketball games and use of the swings have been put on hold at Veterans Park in Lyons. The rims and backboards have been removed from the courts – which are very popular. And the swings have also been removed. Part of…

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Lyons Trustee Ramirez dies

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons Trustee Ramirez dies Village Hall closed, garbage service halted Monday By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Hall will be closed Monday in respect to village Trustee Greg Ramirez, who died earlier this week, Mayor Christopher Getty said in a news release Thursday. Garbage service in Lyons will also be suspended Monday, Getty said. “Greg…

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Controversy in Lyons SD 103

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Controversy in Lyons SD 103 Hiring teacher charged in shooting fuels outrage By Steve Metsch Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty and other elected officials are calling for sweeping changes at Lyons School District 103 after it was learned a sixth-grade teacher who has been charged with attempted murder was hired in August. Getty, the father of…

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Lyons improves path safety

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons improves path safety Flashing signs to be installed at three intersections By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County to provide safer travels for those using the Salt Creek Bike Trail. The board voted unanimously at its Oct. 16 meeting to install beacon lights where the trail…

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