🌱 Why a Tinley Park police scandal is unfolding in Bridgeview’s courthouse

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• Why a Tinley Park police scandal is unfolding in Bridgeview’s courthouse

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Performance - Opera Vocalist (free) and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 47 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Tinley Park police commander resigns, charged with domestic battery (chicagotribune.com) — A high-profile Tinley Park police commander’s criminal case is being handled at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview, where a judge ordered him to surrender firearms and follow strict conditions. The longtime officer resigned after being charged with domestic battery and violating an order of protection, while Tinley Park officials move to appoint a new commander with extensive Chicago police experience.
   

📸 Around Bridgeview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeview

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Christmas Performance - Opera Vocalist (free)
  First Presbyterian Church, 150 S Ashland Ave, La Grange
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Baby Lapsit Story Time and Play
  Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  11:00 am
• Adult Book Discussion: The Address Book
  Archer Heights Branch Library 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  1:00 pm
• Adult Basic Computer Skills Help
  Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  2:00 pm
• Gamer's Choice
  McKinley Park Branch Library 1915 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  3:00 pm
• LEGO® Club
  Canaryville Branch Library 642 West 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  4:00 pm
• Teen Study Hour
  Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  5:00 pm
• Film Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
  Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  5:00 pm
• Film Screening: Anna and the Apocalypse (2018)
  Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Junior High Internet Safety Presentation
  Komarek School District , 8940 W 24th Street , North Riverside
  8:15 am
• Tuesday Story Time
  Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
  10:30 am
• Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
  12:00 pm
• Virtual: Senior Yoga Online
  Berwyn Public Library , 2701 South Harlem Avenue , Berwyn
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Illinois Staffing posted a job opening for Case Management Coordinator - Field Illinois (Southwest Cook County, IL) in Bridgeview. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bridgeview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Ridge

• Chicago Ridge Mall hosts first Holiday Posada celebration (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Palos Hills

• Palos Hills Resident's Identity Stolen By Fake Bank Representative: Reports (patch.com)

Oak Lawn

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-- The Patch AM Team

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