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Elmhurst Man Wins Ben Johnson Look-Alike Contest at Bedford Park Fan Event

The village staged the sponsor-backed event to boost excitement for the Bears' playoff weekend.

Overview

  • The Thursday 7 p.m. contest took place at the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park.
  • Matt Filipiak of Elmhurst won first place, receiving a $1,000 Visa card, round-trip ground transportation to a game, and a year of free car washes.
  • Second place earned a $500 Visa card and free pizza for a year from Moretti's, while third place took home a $300 Visa card.
  • Judging followed a "Good, Better, Best" format linked to Coach Ben Johnson's motto, and some entrants referenced his locker-room shirt-ripping celebration.
  • Organized by the Village of Bedford Park, the event drew a crowd of all ages with 25 competitors participating, plus raffles, door prizes and free parking.