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Police, Fire Plan Fundraiser in Garfield Ridge Ahead of Annual Boxing Match

By Mauricio Peña | March 24, 2015 5:27am
  Chicago Police officer Steven Archer (r.) won his fight at last year's Battle of the Badges at De La Salle Institute.
Chicago Police officer Steven Archer (r.) won his fight at last year's Battle of the Badges at De La Salle Institute.
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Battle of the Badges

CHICAGO — Ahead of next month's Battle of the Badges, Chicago police officers and firefighters will hold a fundraising event in Garfield Ridge Friday, March 27.

The pre-fight fundraiser and party sponsored by Country Financial and Home Run Inn Pizza, will be held at Redmond's Pub, 5730 S. Archer Avenue, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For $25, attendees can enjoy pizza and drinks that will benefit the Chicago Police and Fire Departments' charities.

The 13th Annual Battle of the Badges — Chicago Style will take place April 24 at De La Salle Institute, 3455 S. Wabash Ave.

Advanced tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. Last year, the event saw more than 3,000 people stop by for the annual boxing match.

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