Posts by Steve Metsch
BEDS Plus Soup & Bread event to raise money to assist the homeless
By Steve Metsch One way to warm up on a cold winter’s day is with a bowl of soup. And on Sunday, soup lovers can sample 20 different soups and also get the warm feeling received by helping a local charitable organization. BEDS Plus, which helps the homeless through the southwest suburbs, is bringing back…
Read MoreWater line breaks at The Max in McCook
By Steve Metsch A water line break flooded a concession stand and elevator shaft late last month at The Max, McCook Mayor Terrance Carr said. The Max is another name for McCook Athletic & Exposition, the village’s huge facility for indoor sports and gatherings at 4740 Vernon Ave. “Day after Christmas, we got the call,”…
Read MoreShort shift: McCook’s newest police officer resigns
By Steve Metsch Much to the surprise of village officials, McCook is looking for a new police officer shortly after hiring one. That’s because the officer who had been was hired on Nov. 7 has resigned. Daniel Lorek, 22, submitted his letter of resignation which was effective Dec. 29, Carr told trustees during the village…
Read MoreNo more soggy freezing nights for Lyons’ Richard Vabro
By Steve Metsch It turns out Lyons Village Manager Tom Sheahan was spot on when he said there were many times village employee Richard Vabro found himself in less-than-ideal situations. “He was always bright and cheery even when he was in mud up to his waist trying to patch a pipe,” Sheahan said. When asked,…
Read MoreMcCook Village Hall gets a puppy
By Steve Metsch If any residents have a bone to pick at the McCook Village Hall, they will soon have competition. The village hall is getting a new resident, Coco, a chocolate Lab puppy that’s being billed as the “Village Ambassadog.” The village board on Dec. 19 voted unanimously to spend $400 to buy a…
Read MoreScofflaws beware: Bridgeview’s newest full-time officer is watching
By Steve Metsch Paul DeSilva has worked as a full-time police officer for two other departments, so he brings plenty of experience to Bridgeview. And he brings a special flair for writing tickets. “Officer DeSilva has done a spectacular job. Last month he issued 212 tickets. We hope that trend continues,” Mayor Steve Landek said.…
Read MorePolka star Eddie Korosa Jr. adds another honor
By Steve Metsch Local polka legend Eddie Korosa Jr., has another honor for his growing collection. Korosa was recently named to the honor roll of the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held over the Thanksgiving weekend. But Korosa – who seldom has a weekend off – was unable to attend. That’s right,…
Read MoreAvis car rental and a day care center are coming to Countryside
By Steve Metsch A car rental company and a day care center/nursery school are coming to Countryside. The city council – at its only meeting in November – approved an ordinance that creates the special use variation needed to permit Avis Budget Car Rental at 9665 W. 55th St. That’s the address of Highline Automotive,…
Read MoreBridgeview’s newest sergeant has 20 years with department
By Steve Metsch Bridgeview’s newest police sergeant has been with the department for 20 years. Justin Brown, 43, was sworn in by Mayor Steve Landek at the Dec. 7 meeting of the village board. The biggest change Brown anticipates is the extra duties expected in the job of sergeant. “I’ve been responsible for handling myself,…
Read MoreBrookfield VFW Post gives 45 Navy recruits a happy Thanksgiving Day
By Steve Metsch It had been about three months since Brittney Rodriguez sat down to enjoy a home-cooked meal. It’s not that the food is terrible at the Great Lakes Recruit Training Center in North Chicago, Rodriguez said. It’s just not as good as Mom’s cooking. “They have their days, but it’s not a home-cooked…
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