MLS Chicago Fire FC

Fire to Make Partnership Announcement Tomorrow at "Winter FireFest

February 25, 2005 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (Friday, February 25, 2005) - The Chicago Fire will head to the Southland for the second straight year to host its annual "Winter FireFest," set for Saturday, Feb. 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT at the Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center Hotel in Tinley Park. During the event, Fire officials and various Southland dignitaries, including the Honorable Chicago Heights Mayor Anthony DeLuca, will be making an announcement involving the Fire's permanent move to the Southland in the Spring of 2006 to open its world-class stadium.

In conjunction with FireFest and as part of its continuing community outreach effort, the Fire will also host a Health Fair. Admission to FireFest and the Health Fair will be free. The 2005 Winter FireFest will feature interactive games, food, music, a raffle featuring Fire prizes and an autograph session. In addition, Fire Head Coach Dave Sarachan and President/GM Peter Wilt will be available for autograph and Q&A sessions.

WHAT: Chicago Fire Announcement

WHO: Fire President/GM Peter Wilt
Chicago Heights Mayor Anthony DeLuca
Prairie State College President Dr. Paul McCarthy

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m. CT

WHERE: 2005 "Winter FireFest" at Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park, IL


Player Autograph Session at "FireFest"
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Andy Herron, Thiago, Jack Stewart*
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m: Justin Mapp, Leonard Griffin, Scott Buete*

Directions to Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center Hotel -- Tinley Park, IL (I-80 & Harlem Ave.)
From Downtown Chicago
Take I-94 to I-57 South to I-80 West. Exit Harlem Avenue North (Exit 148B). Turn right at 183rd Street (first stoplight). Go to first light and turn right into entrance drive.

From O'Hare Airport
Take I-294 South to I-80 West. Exit Harlem Avenue North (Exit 148B). Turn right at 183rd Street (first stoplight). Go to first light and turn right into entrance drive.

From Western Suburbs
Take I-88 East to I-294 South to I-80 West. Exit Harlem Avenue North (Exit 148B). Turn right at 183rd Street (first stoplight). Go to first light and turn right into entrance drive.

*Players and times subject to change.

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