Posts by Steve Metsch
Porfirio rolls to victory in 11th Senate District
By Steve Metsch Michael Porfirio, who has a long history of public service, added a new job title to his resume on Election Day: State Senator. Porfirio, 40, of La Grange, rolled past Republican candidate Thomas “Mac” McGill on Nov. 8 to win in the 11th Senate District. According to unofficial totals with 100 percent…
Read MoreHundreds attend Halloween celebration in Lyons
By Steve Metsch Carmen Perez was looking for a distinctive Halloween costume this year. She sure found one. Carmen’s costume made it appear that a bright green space alien was carrying her around the Halloween Celebration in Smith Park on Oct. 31 hosted by the village of Lyons. In reality, Carmen’s legs were in the…
Read MoreCountryside okays extension for development plans at former city hall site
By Steve Metsch The proposed business development at the corner of 55th Street and East Avenue in Countryside is not progressing quickly. It’s not unusual when it comes to developments. Because of that, the owner requested a six-month extension for approval of the final plans. Also, not unusual. The Countryside City Council approved the extension…
Read MoreFootball Class 8A Playoffs: Lyons takes down Plainfield North
By Steve Metsch Correspondent Lyons scored three touchdown during a wild third quarter and its defense shut down the Plainfield North offense in the second half, and the Lions advanced to the IHSA Class 8A quarterfinals. The visiting Lions (9-2) posted a 24-13 win beat the previously undefeated Tigers (10-1) on Nov. 4. They will…
Read MoreFrom Brother Rice to the big leagues: Palos Park’s Michael Massey is having a Royal summer
By Steve Metsch Whether his career ends tomorrow, next year or in 10 years, Michael Massey is definitely enjoying Major League Baseball. He’s the local kid done good, living the dream. He’s a major league baseball player, starting at second base for the Kansas City Royals. Massey, 24, grew up in Palos Park where he played Little…
Read MorePritzker visits Hodgkins, stumps for votes as Election Day nears
By Steve Metsch It’s not often the governor of Illinois knocks on your front door. But such was the case Thursday afternoon in the 8800 block of Lyons Street in Hodgkins at the home of Joanna Filkins. Filkins’ house was one of a few Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited after delivering a speech to supporters gathered…
Read MoreMcCook police mulling how to spend $50,000 state grant
By Steve Metsch The McCook Police Department is reviewing how to spend a $50,000 grant from the Secretary of State’s office, which the village board approved at its Oct. 17 meeting. Deputy Police Chief David DeLeshe said several options are under consideration. “We want to make sure what we’re asking for is compliant with what…
Read MoreLyons tops Naperville Central in first round of 8A playoffs
By Steve Metsch Correspondent Practice paid off for Lyons quarterback Ryan Jackson, and it didn’t involve a single pass. Jackson looked good throwing the ball in the Lions’ Class 8A playoff opener against Naperville Central on Oct. 28. The junior completed 10-of-15 passes for 163 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. But it was his…
Read MoreCountryside Park to get environmentally friendly parking lots
By Steve Metsch Countryside Park is getting environmentally friendly parking lots. The city council at its Sept. 28 meeting unanimously approved replaced paved lots at the south and north ends of the park with permeable pavers. The pavers are considered friendly to the environment because they allow rainwater to pass through rather than collect in…
Read MoreNazareth steamrolls into playoffs with rout of Benet
By Steve Metsch Correspondent When Nazareth coach Tim Racki was piecing together the Roadrunners’ 2022 schedule, he wanted to ensure the Roadrunners would be battle-tested by season’s end. He loaded the schedule with games against 2021 Class 5A runner-up Kankakee, perennial power Lemont and tough Catholic League opponents including Marist and St. Rita. After a…
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