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New job title in Bridgeview

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on New job title in Bridgeview

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…

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State honors Bridgeview man twice

Posted on February 21, 2018September 25, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on State honors Bridgeview man twice

State honors Bridgeview man twice Randy Carben gets awards from fire marshal’s office By Steve Metsch Bridgeview resident Randy Carben has been honored twice in the past year by the Illinois Fire Marshal’s office. Carben, 57, has lived in the village more than 30 years, and is a part-time police officer for Bridgeview, too. But…

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Fishing tops firearms at new store

Posted on December 4, 2017September 25, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Fishing tops firearms at new store

Fishing tops firearms at new store Bridgeview Sports Sales to expand, offer two ranges By Steve Metsch There are more fishermen in and around Bridgeview than Jerry Van expected. Van owns Bridgeview Sports Sales, 7410 S. Harlem Ave., which opened a few months ago. At first, Van expected gun sales would make up the bulk…

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Bridgeview approves three ordinances

Posted on November 3, 2017November 7, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Bridgeview approves three ordinances
Bridgeview approves three ordinances

Bridgeview approves three ordinances Auto repair shop to open in now-vacant building  By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board, at its Nov. 1 meeting, approved three ordinances by unanimous vote. The board approved a special use and parking variation to allow operation of an auto repair shop at 7100 S. Harlem Ave. Right now, that…

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Bridgeview looks to add hotel

Posted on August 17, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Bridgeview looks to add hotel
Bridgeview looks to add hotel

Bridgeview looks to add hotel Lodging near Toyota Park for soccer and music fans  By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board voted 6-0 at its Aug. 2 meeting to rezone 2.2 acres of the south parking lot at Toyota Park with an eye toward future development. During the meeting, Mayor Steve Landek said, “That’s rezoning…

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Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out

Posted on August 9, 2017August 16, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out

Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out Event touts services offered by village to residents By Steve Metsch Several hundred people attended the National Night Out festivities at the Bridgeview Village Hall on Aug. 1. “it’s a way to visit with neighbors and to learn more about our village,” Mayor Steve Landek said. There was plenty to…

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Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many

Posted on June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many
Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many

Bridgeview Food Pantry  helps many Staffed by volunteers, held in community center By Steve Metsch For members of the Oak Lawn Community Church and other volunteers, Wednesday is always a special day. That’s the day they spend hours making sure there’s plenty of food available for their clients, some making a monthly visit, some making…

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