Tag: Steve Landek

Lyons Township Democrats celebrate public support at annual fundraiser

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Township Democrats celebrate public support at annual fundraiser Officials of the Lyons Township Democratic Organization celebrated their growing public support at a fundraiser Thursday at the American Legion Hall in La Grange. Lyons Township Democratic Committeeman Steve Landek and Township Supervisor Christopher Getty welcomed the attendees at the event, which was themed to celebrate…

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Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…

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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

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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…

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Bridgeview’s hero

February 11, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview’s hero Man runs into burning house to save neighbor By Steve Metsch Bridgeview resident Juan Carrillo never gave a second thought before he ran into a burning house to save a neighbor’s life. Carrillo was getting ready for work at 5 a.m. Dec. 17 when he noticed flickering lights on the screen showing the…

Bridgeview OKs budget

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview OKs budget Board also focuses on vacant properties By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved a balanced budget for 2021. The board unanimously approved the $30.6 million budget at its meeting held at noon on Dec. 16. “The budget is done on time and balanced this year,” Mayor Steve Landek said. No…

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New trash hauler in Bridgeview

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

New trash hauler in Bridgeview Officials: SBC Waste Solutions offered best deal By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved a contract with a new scavenger company that will increase fees for homeowners by just 30 to 40 cents a year, officials said. The new scavenger company for the village is SBC Waste Solutions….

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Local pols plan strategy

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Local pols plan strategy WCMC wants fair share of income tax By Steve Metsch Several hundred elected officials gathered Feb. 8 for a breakfast meeting to discuss the West Central Municipal Conference’s legislative priorities for 2020. The group, which includes communities in western Cook County and eastern Du Page County, met at Elmcrest Banquets in…

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