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🌱 Which Southland cases are headed to Bridgeview’s courthouse next month?
You won't want to miss CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! on the Bridgeview Patch calendar
Good morning Bridgeview! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Southland cases are headed to Bridgeview’s courthouse next month?
- Why did this DUI case end up in Bridgeview court?
Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bridgeviewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dena P.!
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bridgeviewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 7 and low of -3 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southland crime: Identify theft in Orland Park, bomb threat in New Lenox, and more (chicagotribune.com) — Several defendants from around the Southland are scheduled for upcoming hearings at the Cook County court in Bridgeview, tying a range of traffic, assault, and weapons cases to the local courthouse. While most incidents occurred in neighboring towns, Bridgeview residents may see increased court activity and law-enforcement presence connected to these regional cases. 
• Driver missing footwear charged with DUI (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — A DUI defendant recently had a hearing at the Bridgeview Courthouse after police in another suburb reported finding him behind the wheel while apparently impaired and using nitrous oxide. Though the incident occurred outside Bridgeview, local readers may notice the case moving through their nearby Cook County court facility.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeview
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★ Featured events ★
- CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
2:00 pm - This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
3:00 pm - Sports Cards and More Show & Toy Drive for Silver Cross 9 am - 2 pm + Santa Visits 10 am - 11 am
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- LEGO® Club
Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
6:30 pm - Elfprov! A holiday Hilarity adventure. Plus pictures with Santa after the show.
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Comedy Plex Comedy Club 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il. 60301
7:00 pm - Women in Business | Women Make the Magic
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Sunrise of River Forest 800 N. Harlem, River Forest Parking is available in the rear.
9:00 am - Puzzlemania for Adults
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
9:30 am - Stay and Play
Canaryville Branch Library , 642 West 43rd Street , Chicago
10:00 am - Film Screening: White Bird (2024)
Back of the Yards Branch Library 4650 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting at Sunrise of River Forest
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Sunrise of River Forest 800 N Harlem Avenue River Forest, IL There is parking available on-site at Sunrise of River Forest; enter from Chicago Avenue.
10:30 am - Little Learners Story Time
McKinley Park Branch Library 1915 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
🗓 Events Nearby
- Winter Roving Birdwatch
Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 3 Stover Road , Barrington Hills
8:30 am - Preschool Storytime
Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
9:30 am - S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 9800 Willow Springs Rd , Willow Springs
10:00 am - Senior Naturalist
Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 3 Stover Road , Barrington Hills
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbor Today another satisfied customer what snow and ice removal from gutter system and roofing system if you need any assistance estimates are totally free.
We can also install heating cables inside gutter system. Where are given out 20% discount on snow removal and also all roofing repairs contact us for… (Nextdoor Bridgeview Court Plaza) - This afternoon about 1 pm, I turned east on LaGrange Road at 87th Street!
And while making the turn and watching traffic, OBSERVED A PERSON KNEELING IN STREET ! I CALLED 911 .... NOT SURE WHAT WAS GOING ON, OR WHAT… (Nextdoor Bridgeview)
- ambercare posted a job opening for Caregiver - Bilingual Polish Speaker in Bridgeview. Apply here.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions posted a job opening for Warehouse Customer Service in Bedford Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeview here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chicago Ridge
- Snow adds magic to Chicago Ridge holiday tree lighting (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
- Area pet shelters harness holiday fun to boost adoptions, interactions with community (chicagotribune.com)
- Son Accused Of Beating Father To Death In 'Domestic Incident' (patch.com)
Palos Hills
- Share The Warmth Of The Holidays By Leaving New Winter Gear On Green Hills Library's Giving Tree (patch.com)
Oak Lawn
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