Man accused in McCook murder to plead not guilty

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By Steve Metsch Sisto Brito, the man charged with murdering a Blue Island man in McCook in February, will plead not guilty at his upcoming arraignment, his attorney said. A brief status hearing was held Friday morning before Associate Cook County Circuit Court Judge Mohammed M. Ghouse in Room 103 of the Bridgeview Courthouse. Ghouse…

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Brew Moon raises $33,000 for two charitable organizations

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By Steve Metsch Two local charitable organizations will benefit from the 12th annual Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival held in October at the MAX in McCook. The Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation, based in Indian Head Park, and Community Support Services, based in Brookfield, each received $16,500. Checks were presented to representatives of each…

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Lyons awards outstanding Morton high school bowler

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By Steve Metsch Desmond Zuro has loved bowling since the first time he sent a ball toward the pins at Bowlero Lyons on 47th Street. Six years later, the Lyons resident is one of the best high school bowlers in the state. A sophomore at Morton West High School, Zuro placed 19th of 180 bowlers…

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Renting copiers pays off for Township of Lyons

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By Steve Metsch The Township of Lyons is actually saving money by renting four copiers instead of buying them. At its January meeting, the township board unanimously approved renewing a contract with Proven-IT for four new multi-function copiers. The township has worked with the company for five years, Township Supervisor Christopher Getty said. “It’s an…

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Soup and Bread event raises $110,000 for BEDS Plus

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By Steve Metsch There’s a lot of money to be made in soup. Officials of BEDS Plus, had set a goal of raising $100,000 at its 12th Soup and Bread event at the Holiday Inn Countryside. They easily raced past that, Development Manager Erin Molek said. “We’re at about $110,000. Anyone who wants to keep…

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Gas station will be first business at former Lyons Quarry

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By Steve Metsch A gas station will be the first business located on land that formerly was home to a quarry in Lyons. It will be will be built on seven acres the village has sold to a developer, Mayor Christopher Getty said after the Feb. 6 board meeting. The board unanimously approved a $2…

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Countryside buys two new police cars

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By Steve Metsch The Countryside Police Department is getting two new squad cars. At the Jan. 24 city council meeting, Police Chief Paul Klimek received unanimous approval to purchase two Ford Interceptor utility squad cars from Westfield Ford, a dealership in Countryside. The amount will not exceed $105,000 and anticipated delivery of the cars is…

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BEDS Plus hopes to raise $100,000 with annual Soup and Bread

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By Steve Metsch Tickets are selling fast for the annual Soup and Bread Event fundraiser for BEDS Plus. BEDS Plus helps vulnerable clients in the southwest suburbs with shelter, housing and supportive services. The goal is to raise $100,000, Development Director Erin Molek said. That’s a lot of soup, but she is confident some changes…

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