By Steve Metsch After 18 months, Tito Rodriguez can remove “interim” from his job title. Rodriguez, 60, was sworn in as Lyons Public Works Director at the July 18 meeting of the village board. He had held the job of interim director since January 2022. That’s when former public works director Ryan Grace left Lyons […]
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Lyons woman writes a book to help weather personal storms
By Steve Metsch Diane Marie Lumpkins has spent much of her life helping others. And now she’s written a book with that goal in mind. Lumpkins, who works as a case manager specializing in housing for the DuPage County community services department, has written “When the Moon Goes Dim,” published by London-based Europe Books. “The […]
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Minneci joins Lyons Township Mental Health Commission
By Steve Metsch Barbara Minneci is very familiar with the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission, so she should fit in comfortably. After having worked eight years as an assistant to the commission’s executive director Ron Melka, Minneci is now a member of the nine-person commission. Minneci, a Willow Springs resident, was sworn in by Township […]
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Suspected tornado slams Countryside, nearby towns
By Steve Metsch A suspected tornado slammed into the south part of Countryside around 6 p.m. Wednesday, causing plenty of damage but no known injuries. Damage was also reported in Hodgkins, Lyons and McCook. “There’s lots of damage, but no injuries have been reported. That’s great news,” Countryside Mayor Sean McDermott said at 8:45 p.m. […]
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Local Fourth of July celebrations say ‘Happy Birthday’ to America
By Isabella Schreck The southwest suburbs are bringing the red, white and blue spirit to the area with festivals, fireworks and fun this Fourth of July. Evergreen Park and Lyons host the earliest Independence Day events. This year’s five-day Lyons Fest begins Friday, June 30, and Evergreen Park’s parade marches the same day. Here’s a […]
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Lyons Fest offers five nights of music over holiday weekend
By Steve Metsch Lyons Fest proved so popular last year, the village has decided to add a day and night. This year’s Lyons Fest will be spread over five days and nights at Veterans Park, 4100 S. Lawndale Ave., just south of Ogden Avenue. The event kicks off on Friday, June 30, and runs through […]
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Big turnout at Father’s Day Car Show in Lyons
By Steve Metsch If it’s Father’s Day, James Stano is going to be in Lyons. Stano, 58, of Berwyn, said it’s an annual tradition for he and his family to visit the Father’s Day Car Show held in Lyons’ Smith Park each June. Stano was overheard quizzing Kissi, his 13-year-old daughter, about cars. “She knows […]
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Speeding on White Avenue worries Lyons resident
By Steve Metsch A Lyons man brought to the village board his concerns about vehicles speeding down his normally quiet residential street. Kyle Comstock, 32, of the 8000 block of White Avenue, told the board at its June 20 meeting that he worries about the safety of his 2-year-old son playing outdoors. Motorists are speeding […]
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Baseball | St. Laurence gets 30th win, but falls to Nazareth in sectional final
By Steve Millar Correspondent St. Laurence got a big boost early from a reliable source in its sectional semifinal against Oak Forest. Senior outfielder Luke Stulga ripped his eighth home run of the season, a two-run shot that sailed over the left-field wall in the first inning. The Vikings never looked back from there, cruising […]
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Repaving project set for part of 44th Street in Lyons
By Steve Metsch Residents of 44th Street in Lyons, between Riverside and Lawndale avenues, can look forward to smoother driving on an improved roadway. The village board on May 16 unanimously approved a resolution regarding the awarding of a Cook County Community Development Block Grant for the work. M&J Asphalt Paving Company Inc., based in […]