Countryside aldermen approved a one-year extensions for a special use and a building variance for Highline Automotive, 9665 W. 55th St. The variances had expired without any work being done. City Attorney Erik Peck told the council at its Nov. 13 meeting that the delays were due to difficulties with the Illinois Department of Transportation […]
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Countryside City Council rejects truck storage plan, frustrating landowner
Cheryl Nelson expressed disappointment after the Countryside City Council denied her request to rent out vacant land at 6260 Joliet Road. Nelson sought a special use permit to lease her vacant property at 6260 Joliet Road for temporary truck storage and a contract office, but the council voted 6-0 against it on Sept. 25, citing […]
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Countryside Welcomes Revel Supper Club: A Fresh Start for La Grange Venue
The former Tavern On La Grange, a nightspot that shut down earlier this year in Countryside, is being reborn as Revel Supper Club. Renovations are underway throughout the building at 5403 S. La Grange Road, with plans to open the new restaurant and entertainment venue by November. Jeff Eaton, manager of Revel Supper Club and […]
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Road work to begin on Harlem Avenue and 95th Street
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last week that an improvement project on Harlem Avenue (Illinois 43) over 95th Street (U.S. 12/20), from 92nd Place, in Bridgeview, to south of 99th Place, in Chicago Ridge, passing through Oak Lawn, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 30. The project is scheduled to be completed in several […]
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Man suspected in multiple carjackings arrested
Orland Park, Countryside police track him down A Lynwood man was arrested last week in connection with a carjacking in June at the Mercedes-Benz of Orland car dealership. Marcus Turner, 23, was picked up in Markham on September 12 and subsequently charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, […]
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Lyons Township Dems hold annual Fall Fest in Summit
The Lyons Township Democratic Organization held their annual Fall Fest this past Saturday. It took place from 11:00AM-1:00PM outside of their headquarters at 63rd Street and Archer Road in Summit. They welcomed approximately 300 people to the event and this year was no disappointment. Food was a plenty with grilled burgers, italian sausage, and hot […]
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Popular Bluegrass and Brews will return to Countryside next year
There will be a fourth Bluegrass and Brews in Countryside next year after this year’s third edition drew a big crowd to Countryside Park. “Absolutely,” Mayor Sean McDermott said when asked if there will be another concert in 2025. “I thought it was wonderful,” he said of the August 24 event. “I think it gets […]
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Countryside police seek grants for tasers and solar-powered cameras
By Steve Metsch The Countryside Police Department is applying for two grants that are intended to help improve safety. Police Chief Paul Klimek told the city council at its June 12 meeting that he is seeking a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for tasers. “The state is going to award tasers to […]
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Jack in the Box to replace Arby’s in Countryside
By Steve Metsch Fans of Arby’s in Countryside will have to travel to Downers Grove, Elmhurst and points beyond to get their fix of curly fries and beef sandwiches. The final day for Arby’s in Countryside is July 7, a manager said Saturday night. Arby’s will be replaced by Jack in the Box, Mayor Sean […]
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Countryside zoning commissioner honored for 20 years on board
By Steve Metsch For the past 20 years, Tina Grotzke has had a say-so in every development that’s come to Countryside. Grotzke was appointed to another term on the city’s the plan commission zoning board of appeals during the city council’s meeting on June 12. Mayor Sean McDermott noted Grotzke’s two decades of service before […]