If not for the quick actions by three Countryside police officers, a juvenile might have died in a stabbing.
Author Archives: Steve Metsch
Posted inRegional Mayhem
New documentary examines Lane Bryant murders
One of the most harrowing crimes in the Chicago area – the unsolved murders of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park 18 years ago – is the topic of a new documentary.
Posted inDVN New News
Back to drawing board for street work in Justice
It’s back to the drawing board for Justice regarding a pavement and drainage project for 75th Street in Justice.
Posted inPro Sports
Countryside reaction lukewarm to McCook Bears
Countryside Mayor Sean McDermott called building a Bears stadium in McCook a “pretty audacious” proposal for the team and village.
Posted inDVN New News
McCook Bears? Developer has bold idea for village
A developer who contacted Mayor Terrance Carr a few weeks ago has proposed building the Bears’ new stadium in McCook.
Posted inDVN New News
Countryside inks radio deal with Bears, Sox
Countryside has approved a deal with ESPN Radio for two years of commercials touting the city during Bears and White Sox broadcasts.
Posted inDVN New News
Brew Moon beer festival raises $25,000 for charity
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago and the Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) both received checks for $12,500 that was raised at Brew Moon, McCook’s annual beer festival last October at The MAX.
Posted inDVN New News
Eight nights of music planned in Countryside this summer
It may be cold and snowy, but the Countryside City Council has warm summer nights filled with music on its mind.
Posted inDVN New News
Judge Rogers to be Countryside St. Patrick’s Day Parade grand marshal
Mayor Sean McDermott said retired Circuit Court Judge Pat Rogers will be grand marshal at its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 7.
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Flagg Creek clubhouse renovation moves along
The Countryside City Council has unanimously approved two agreements regarding renovation of the Flagg Creek clubhouse.