The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Lyons Township has never been greater. A few facts help to highlight that need:
Riverside can’t trust Army Corps again
The Army Corps never did what they said they would in the first dam removal plan they showed to get the village to sign up for that. They didn’t spend what they said they would.
Lions sign letter of intent
Lyons Township High School senior student-athletes recently signed letters of intent to play their respective sports in college at the National Spring Signing Day
Cicenas signs with St. Xavier
Riverside-Brookfield senior Ryan Cicenas signed a letter of intent to play basketball at St. Xavier University.
Time for Illinois to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment and most states promptly approved it.
Time to ban assault rifles
For much of my life, I have struggled with depression. But I don’t own a gun, and I don’t want to own a gun.
Lillian Carroll, 95
Lillian H. Carroll, 95, of LaGrange and formerly of Brookfield, died on April 5, 2018. Born on Sept. 29, 1922, she worked in business administration in the sales field.
Paola Fucarino, 99
Paola Fucarino (nee Vallone), 99, of Brookfield, died on April 5, 2018. Born on February 1, 1919 in Italy, she was a homemaker.
Chester Gulik, 88
Chester J. Gulik, 88, of La Grange Park, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
James Johanek, 88
James D. Johanek, 88, of LaGrange Park, died on April 5, 2018.

