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Trustee Mary Sutton, who works on many programs with Bridgeview seniors, reports there has been a recent increase in scam calls targeting seniors in the community.

The Bridgeview Police Department will host a Culver's 10 Percent Night to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Bridgeview resident Frank Hovanec is able to easily leave his home again thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Troop 50287 and a couple of adult volunteers.

Municipal finances are sometimes a difficult subject, open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Mayor Steven Landek will try to answer some of the more frequently asked questions by residents.

Trustee Claudette Struzik reports that two major hurdles on the 71st Street underpass project were cleared last month with the construction of two jump spans, which are needed before digging can begin on the actual underpass.

The Bridgeview Public Library will be showing a movie every Monday starting Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.

Create sweet treats with your child in this class sponsored by Delicious Creations on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Anyone 16 and older with Type-2 diabetes can attend this free workshop by Marcia Brown, a registered dietitian at MacNeal Hospital from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19. In addition to meal planning, there will be a question and answer session.

Kids from 11 to 15 can learn all the fundamentals they need to be a competent and efficient baby sitter at this workshop conducted at the Roberts Park Fire Protection District, 8611 S. Roberts Road in Justice, on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Horseracing fans can enjoy a day of thoroughbred racing on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Hawthorne Racetrack in Cicero.