From staff reports A Bridgeview man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was allegedly involved in a fatal crash in Palos Hills earlier this month. Daniel D. Swan, 32, was charged in connection with the August 6 multi-vehicle crash in the 10900 block of Southwest Highway. Palos Hills police said they were dispatched […]
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Red Stars near sale to group led by Laura Ricketts
By Jeff Vorva The Ricketts family is ready to buy the Chicago Red Stars. The family, which owns the Chicago Cubs and has a minority share in the Chicago Sky, will purchase the Red Stars, pending approval from the National Women’s Soccer League, for $35.5 million according to multiple reports. The current ownership, led by […]
Bridgeview Fire Department partners with Moraine Valley Community College
By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Fire Department has signed on with Moraine Valley Community College for a firefighter internship program with an eye on future hires. Village officials hope this will result in well-trained men and women joining the fire department. The Moraine Valley Fire Service Internship Program is for students who want to become […]
Local National Night Out events to celebrate first responders, promote community
By Isabella Schreck Many residents will be able to meet their local police officers and police canines, while enjoying food and fun activities at local National Night Out Against Crime events coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The national event, which has occurred every year on the first Tuesday of August for the past four […]
State Police honor Bridgeview Sgt. Stein for bravery
By Steve Metsch It’s true, Bridgeview Police Sgt. Jason Stein said. When death seems imminent, your life does indeed flash before your eyes. “You see your life pass before your eyes. You do. Oh, yeah. Everything. Some stuff I didn’t want to remember,” Stein said. For his death-defying moment – a gun was pointed at his head nearly four […]
St. Fabian Vacation Bible School brings in 100 participants
By Carol McGowan The turnout for St. Fabian‘s Vacation Bible School was a great one this year. Approximately 100 children, teens and adult volunteers took part last week, June 26 through June 30. Paula Kroll, pastoral assistant and director of lifelong faith formation for St. Fabian Catholic Church, said it was a great turnout. “This was our first […]
SD230’s Nolting lauds seniors on advisory panel
By Jeff Vorva District 230 Supt. Robert Nolting gave a shout out to the seniors on the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee. The committee is made of students from all three high schools – Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew – who serve their time meeting with Nolting and other district officials to talk about concerns from the student […]
Chicago Hounds host Dawg Town Block Party, MLR Championship on Saturday
By Bob Bong The Chicago Hounds rugby team organization will host a day of festivities featuring a “Dawg Town Block Party” on Saturday, July 8, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. DJ Diesel, who is also known as former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR Championship […]
Local Fourth of July celebrations say ‘Happy Birthday’ to America
By Isabella Schreck The southwest suburbs are bringing the red, white and blue spirit to the area with festivals, fireworks and fun this Fourth of July. Evergreen Park and Lyons host the earliest Independence Day events. This year’s five-day Lyons Fest begins Friday, June 30, and Evergreen Park’s parade marches the same day. Here’s a […]
QuikTrip fueling center moves forward in Bridgeview
By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Trustee Mike Pticek was so excited to attend the latest village board meeting, he canceled a doctor’s appointment. Pticek did not want to miss a chance to vote on selling land to a developer expected to bring plenty of tax money to village coffers. A fueling center on a block-long site […]
