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Suburban Mayors, Fire and Police Chiefs Face Off on the Field for Charity

The second annual "Battle in the 'Burbs" pits mayors against fire and police chiefs, to benefit the Special Olympics.

Get ready to cheer as southwest suburban mayors take on their police and fire chiefs at the second annual “Battle in the Burbs” softball game at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood on Sunday, July 20 for a 5 p.m., seven-inning event.

The “Battle in the Burbs” brings together people from all over the southwest suburbs for a fun-filled fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics. Police and fire chiefs will compete against the mayors in a game that promises to be a family-friendly event. Admission fee is only $5 per person and children under 10 are free. One hundred percent of the proceeds collected go directly to benefit Special Olympics. All concessions will be open and plenty of good food and refreshments will be available. This year, WLS Cumulus Radio will be promoting the event and radio personality Dick Biondi will be on hand to meet and greet attendees and help keep everyone fully entertained.

There is still ample opportunity for businesses to support this popular event as well. Three levels of sponsorship are available: Grand Slam ($500), Home Run ($250) and RBI ($100). Benefits come with each level of sponsorship and WLS Radio will be promoting and sponsoring the event as well. Businesses interested in sponsoring should call Fanning Communications at 708-293-1430.

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The game begins at 5 p.m. under the lights at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. Gates open at 3pm. For more information about the event, you can visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/battleintheburbs


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