A Message from Mayor Williams

  Village government is responsible for providing residents with local services they expect and deserve. On a daily basis, Lynwood municipal employees in the Public Works, Police, Fire and Building Departments along with those working in the Mayor’s and Village Clerk’s Offices are serving residents and meeting the variousneeds of the community. I believe that all of the services our Village provides have a positive impact on the quality of life that we enjoy in Lynwood.

  As you read through this edition of our Lynwood newsletter, you will find other examples of why our community offers opportunities for experiencing a good quality of life. A partial list of the Village’s quality of life assets includes:

• New residential development throughout the community, a telling sign that families wish to move into Lynwood.

• A new public library building with many amenities, now under construction.

• Improvements in Village water and sewer infrastructure and equipment.

• Well-trained and professional public safety personnel.

• Good schools, proudly demonstrating student success.

• Well-maintained parks and recreation areas.

• A Senior Citizen Center offering a variety of activities and a residential complex exclusively for senior citizens.

• Activities for our children, including Little League and other sports, and programs provided through our Youth Center.

  The Village also is attracting new businesses and commercial development. A major commercial project is planned for the north end of the community, and we anticipate additional development to be generated by the Joe Orr Road extension project. The Village has been informed by Cook County that construction contracts could be let in 2008 to extend Joe Orr Road through the eastern section of Lynwood to Main Street in Munster, Ind. The new Joe Orr Road thoroughfare will provide motorists with a direct east and west route through our community. I believe the extension project will be a catalyst for additional development and Joe Orr Road will be an important commercial corridor here.

  I hope that you agree with me that we are enjoying a very good quality of life in Lynwood. As always, if you have suggestions or comments, please contact me at 708-758-6101.