Jack-o’-lanterns are headed to a Sheridan compost facility after a Nov. 7 smash in Bridgeview.
Category: Lyons Township
Posted in2026 Elections
Republican Cook County commissioners denounce Liz Gorman in District 17 race
Southwest suburban Republican politics has been shaken by a shocking twist in the race for Cook County Commissioner for District 17.
Posted in2026 Elections
Gorman, Hoffenberg vie for County Board 17th District seatÂ
The District 17 race in the Nov. 3 election will be interesting as it always is because it’s one of the few districts that elects Republicans to the top-heavy Democratic board.
Posted in2026 Elections
Casten, Conforti square off again in 6th District Congress race
The 6th District Congressional race will come down to incumbent Democrat Casten, who is 4-0 in winning congressional elections, and challenger Republican Conforti who is 0-2 including a loss to Casten in 2024.
Posted in2026 Elections
Hynes plans to step down as Lyons Township assessor Â
Patrick Hynes plans to leave his post as the Township of Lyons assessor, but he wants to leave his job in good hands.
Posted inDVN New News
 Lyons Township launches free book program for young childrenÂ
Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg announced the township will join a literacy initiative started by late entertainer Dolly Parton.
Posted inDVN Top News
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Pride, shame keep needy from aid, officials sayÂ
Kendall Grant, the director of the St. Cletus Social Concerns Ministry in LaGrange, said it’s not just those who are broke and jobless who need help.
Posted inDVN New News
Township assessor brings reassessment help to residents’ neighborhoods
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes set up at Summit Park on Thursday evening, August 13, to answer questions about the 2026 Triennial Reassessment—a three-year property valuation cycle that affects tax bills across Cook County. Residents could review their reassessment notices, ask about appeal options, and understand how the county’s rotating schedule works. Hynes and his […]
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Lyons Township hosts free Recycling Event
The Township of Lyons is holding its annual free recycling event Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Last year’s event drew a strong turnout. This year, organizers will once again set up organized lanes and stationed volunteers to help residents unload items. Residents can […]