Posts Tagged “Bridgeview Village Board”
Bridgeview adds defibrillators Grant eases financial burden of purchase By Steve Metsch Bridgeview is acquiring three defibrillators for use in ambulances. And thanks to grant money, the price tag is not too large, officials said. The price is $91,000, but $79,000 comes from federal grant, Fire Chief Michael Daly said. The village is out $12,000…
Keeping their distance Virus caution: Bridgeview trustees sit far apart By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board had a new look at its most recent meeting. There are no new trustees. Nor was the meeting room redecorated. Rather, the six trustees, mayor, clerk and attorney were spread out. “It’s because of the corona virus,” village…
FedEx coming to Bridgeview Company agrees to deal for 79th and Harlem By Steve Metsch FedEx and Bridgeview have hammered out a deal that will provide the company with needed space along busy Harlem Avenue and get the village a guaranteed income stream. FedEx will acquire 80 acres at the northeast corner of the intersection…
Police in the schools Bridgeview approves officer in two schools By Steve Metsch The village of Bridgeview is entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Indian Springs School District 109 to have a police officer assigned to Bridgeview Elementary and Lyle Elementary schools. The officer, called a “school resource officer,” would be stationed in each school…
New name, new signage Bridgeview approves contracts for signs at stadium By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved plans for new signage at its soccer stadium. Formerly named Toyota Park, the stadium is now named SeatGeek Stadium. And the SeatGeek logo – a drawing of an empty seat above the words – will…
Budget-minded Bridgeview Village saves big bucks buying used backhoe By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board was in a budget-minded mood at its most recent meeting. The board unanimously approved purchasing a used backhoe at considerable savings. Bridgeview has agreed to pay the South Stickney Sanitary District $20,000 for a used backhoe. Trustee James Cecott…
