City of Berwyn Will Host 'Take Back the Night' Rallies and 27th Annual National Night Out Events

Berwyn, Ill., July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The City of Berwyn, Berwyn Police Department and Berwyn Fire Department invite the community to attend three "Take Back the Night" rallies in July and the 27th Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, the National Night Out event is designed to: (a) heighten crime, gang and drug prevention awareness; (b) generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs; (c) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (d) send a message to criminals and gang members letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

In partnership with Target, Berwyn will sponsor two peaceful "Take Back the Night" rallies, consisting of a short march followed by a social gathering with the Mayor, police, and community members. These rallies will take place on Wednesday, July 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary of Celle located at 14th Street & Euclid Avenue and on Wednesday, July 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Proksa Park located at 31st Street & Wisconsin Avenue. Additionally, a senior citizens' rally will include an ice cream social with musical entertainment on Sunday, July 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Proksa Park. The Target Stores in Broadview and Hillside will provide hot dogs and refreshments for the Wednesday rallies. Each rally is critical in the effort to bring greater awareness to Berwyn's Neighborhood Watch Program and the National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3.

National Night Out is a key element in Berwyn's commitment to a year-round effort to enhance public safety and is shared by over thirty six million people in over fifteen thousand different communities across North America. A huge success, Berwyn produced the top ranking National Night Out event in the State of Illinois and the 12th in the nation last year. With a growing attendance that reached over seven thousand participants in 2009, the event benefits not only Berwyn residents but also the expected visitors from the greater Cook County area, bringing law enforcement, civic groups, businesses and neighbors together to reduce crime, drugs and violence.

National Night Out will take place at Morton West High School at 2400 Home Avenue in Berwyn, IL. The 2010 event will have a showing of full force from the Police and Fire departments, as well as demonstrations from F.B.I., U.S. Marshals Service, A.T.F., K-9 units, and military representatives, to name a few. Featured exhibits include an Illinois State Police Transformer vehicle, an appearance by the cast of the reality TV series "Wrecked," Fire Department demonstrations with a "live burn" being extinguished and a simulated Jaws of Life extrication, a Bike Rodeo, child fingerprinting, and an Illinois Crime Scene Investigation processing display. Additionally, participants can enjoy live entertainment from Sokol Tabor dancers and Chi-Town Finest Breakers, music from Heartless, fireworks, food, and children's games.

Additional information on the City of Berwyn's "Take Back the Night" Rallies and National Night Out events can be obtained through the City of Berwyn at http://www.berwyn-il.gov or by calling (708) 788-8100. Fans can also follow the event on Facebook to keep up-to-date with new exhibitors and other event details!

SOURCE The City of Berwyn

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