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Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium
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Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire FC will continue its 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against St. Louis CITY SC in the Round of 32 at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 9 at SeatGeek…

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Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of the Illinois 3rd District presented local police departments with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to honor their service to the Southwest Side and suburbs during a regional meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Bridgeview As part of…

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Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal
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Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal The Chicago Red Stars, behind a second-half goal thanks to link up play between Sarah Woldmoe and Mal Pugh, defeated Gotham FC 1-0 and advanced to the NWSL Semifinal next week vs Portland. KEY MOMENTS 55’ – A flurry of Gotham attacks came down…

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Chickens in Bridgeview?

Posted on September 17, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Chickens in Bridgeview?

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Chickens in Bridgeview? Residents asks for permission; village to study idea  By Steve Metsch Bridgeview has been home to the Fire, the Red Stars and thousands of Parrot Heads. Who’s ready for some chickens? Alex Whitehead, a six-year resident of Bridgeview, has proposed that residents be permitted to raise chickens in their yards. “I think…

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New police vehicle

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on New police vehicle
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New police vehicle Bridgeview board sets Treasure Days for September By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Police Department will soon get a 2021 Ford utility vehicle. The village board at its Feb. 3 meeting unanimously approved paying Morrow Brothers Ford in downstate Greenfield $35,470 for a “police interceptor utility all-wheel drive vehicle.” Trustee Norma Pinion said…

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Passing it on

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Passing it on
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Passing it on Chicago water rate hike hits Bridgevew By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board had no choice but to pass on to residents a water rate hike imposed by Chicago, officials said. At the board’s July 1 meeting, village trustees voted 6-0 to increase the water rates by 2.75 percent. The new rates…

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Revamping SeatGeek site

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Revamping SeatGeek site
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Revamping SeatGeek site Bridgeview hopes it improves promoting events By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved a contract to upgrade the website of SeatGeek Stadium, which, it hopes, will be easier for visitors to navigate and be better used to promote events. The board on June 3 unanimously approved the agreement with Americaneagle.com….

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Growing cannabis in Bridgeview

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on Growing cannabis in Bridgeview
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Growing cannabis in Bridgeview Board approves two permits; state OK needed  By Steve Metsch Two proprietors have cleared the first hurdles that may result in each opening a marijuana growing business in the village of Bridgeview. Village trustees have voted 6-0 in favor approving the two special-use permits needed. Jose Ibarra wants to open a…

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Restaurant owner says thanks

Posted on June 6, 2020June 8, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Restaurant owner says thanks
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Restaurant owner says thanks Treats Bridgeview village workers to luncheon  By Steve Metsch A Bridgeview restaurant owner and board member of The Mosque Foundation treated village employees to a luncheon as way to say thanks. Kalid Baste has owned the Al Bawadi Grill, 7216 W. 87th St., for 13 years. He’s also been a longtime…

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Keeping their distance

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Keeping their distance

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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…

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NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall
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NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown Set for Saturday, October 24 at Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium. The Northern Illinois University Huskies will take on the BYU Cougars at SeatGeek Stadium in the 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown on Saturday, October 24, NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean…

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Waiting is over for Daly

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Waiting is over for Daly

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Waiting is over for Daly Longtime Bridgeview firefighter named chief By Steve Metsch When he was a kid, Michael Daly wanted to be a firefighter. “It’s something that always interested me. I liked how it was challenging and exciting,” he recalled. “I like that you can have an impact on the people around you. It’s…

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