New LED Street Lights
The Village of Lyons recently completed the installation of new LED lighting to all of the Village owned and operated street light fixtures. Mayor Getty said that the new LED lights provide a brighter White Light, as compared to the dimmer yellow lights of the old light fixture systems, and will also result in a significant reduction in electricity costs
Alley Pavement Resumes This Summer
Village President Christopher Getty announced that the village will resume the village program to replace and upgrade neighborhood alleyways. Last year, 8 alleys were upgraded from loose limestone gravel to a concrete-based system that utilizes a new technology that reduces water pooling and safety. “We will be able to continue, at a minimum, replacing two blocks of alleyway every year
All Water Meters Will Be Replaced To Improve Accuracy And Efficiency
The Village of Lyons Board of Trustees voted in 2015 to replace all of the water meters for the village’s 3,336 water service customers including residential homes and businesses. Mayor Christopher Getty called the move a “vital upgrade” that will modernize the village water metering system, ensure accuracy in water usage readings and reduce maintenance costs through improved efficiency. Getty
Lyons Teams Up With Justice, Willow Springs For 911 Services
The village of Lyons is teaming up with Justice and Willow Springs for its 911 services. The villages are following a trend of other smaller communities in Illinois, many of which are doing the same thing in order to provide 911 services and not lose any funding in the process. The Lyons Village Board recently approved an ordinance that establishes
Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District
The massive flooding in the northern suburbs will result in a major hatch of the Aedes vexans floodwater mosquito. This mosquito is not involved in disease transmission, however, is an extremely aggressive biter. This mosquito is migratory by nature, with a flight range of well over 10 miles! Although flooding did not occur in our immediate area, District residents can
Emergency Flood Notice
The best possible information that we have received from the National Weather Service and the Cook County Department of Homeland Security has indicated that the Village of Lyons may face a serious flooding event. Due to the prior rainfall and flooding conditions posed by the DesPlaines River, flooding may occur in your area. You are advised to do the following:
Village Board Sets July 10 As Date For Tear Down Of Old Fire House
The Village of Lyons Board of Trustees have set July 10, 2017 as the date for the tear-down of the former village Fire House at 4043 S.Joliet Ave. The abandoned Fire House will be replaced with a parking area serving the Lyons Fire Department and Emergency response personnel. Mayor Christopher Getty said the tear-down date was selected for after the
Lyons is a historic community that is actively encouraging redevelopment of existing land. The Village values high-quality development and is always seeking to improve the quality of life for its residents.