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Hello, SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview approves renaming of Toyota Park By Steve Metsch and Ray Hanania By unanimous vote, the Bridgeview Village Board has approved a partnership which will have a new name for what’s long been called Toyota Park SeatGeek and the village have agreed on naming the popular soccer and concert venue SeatGeek Stadium…
No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire A fire was reported at the Old Navy retailer store at 105 Orland Park Place Drive inside the Orland Park Place Mall on Sunday night at around 5:30 pm that caused significant fire and smoke damage to the store. Fire officials said more than 30 people…
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Wolves start Thursday, lose Friday Season ends after longest game in franchise history By Steve Metsch In case you missed it, the Wolves season came to a sudden conclusion at 12:08 a.m. Friday. That’s when Rockford’s Victor Ejdsell scored on a blast from the right circle, the puck beating goalie Max Lagace, finding the back…
Bridgeview Stadium is an investment in our future Toyota Park changes its name to SeatGeek Stadium, remaining one of the Southwest Side and suburbs most valuable economic assets next to Midway Airport in driving up home, jobs and economic wellbeing in the Southwest Region By Ray Hanania For many years, the Southwest Side and suburbs…
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The only show in town Wolves face do-or-die game tonight vs. Rockford By Steve Metsch I’m not sure what’s on your agenda tonight, but if you have nothing planned, I highly suggest heading out to Rosemont. There at the refurbished and very fan-friendly Allstate Arena, you can watch the only pro…
Madigan, House Democrats urge Fair Tax to ease Burden on Middle Class Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, House Democrats and advocates for the middle class are calling out Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans for refusing to consider fair tax reform that would provide relief for the middle class while making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair…
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New job title in Bridgeview Clark named a lieutenant for fire department By Steve Metsch After 17 years working as a firefighter and paramedic for Bridgeview, James R. Clark IV has a new title: Lieutenant. Clark was sworn into his new office by Mayor Steve Landek at the April 4 meeting of the Bridgeview Village…
Batman bench to honor youth Bridgeview’s Lyle School wont forget Oliver Canales By Steve Metsch Thanks to the donations of countless people, Oliver Canales will be remembered for a long time at Lyle Elementary School in Bridgeview. Their donations were not the monetary kind. They were simple plastic caps found on bottles and jars….