When it comes to dressing like a head coach, Chicagoans have one undisputed go-to option: Mike Ditka. The sunglasses, sweater vest and bushy ‘stache make for an iconic look. But now that the Bears are back in the playoffs, one Chicago suburb is searching for a more contemporary look. If you bear a resemblance to current head coach Ben Johnson, the Village of Bedford Park invites you to participate in their Coach Johnson Look-A-Like Contest.<\/p>\n
The contest will take place tomorrow, January 8 from 5pm to 8pm at the Wintrust Sports Complex. Fans of all ages are welcome, creativity is encouraged and yes, there’s real money on the line.<\/p>\n
Costumes will be assessed as good, better and best, which will go\u00a0home with a $1,000 Visa gift card to be used for post-season tickets, round trip transportation to and from a game from O’Hare-Midway Limousine service and free car washes for a year from Gas N Wash. Second place gets a $500 Visa card and free pizza for a year from Moretti’s. Third place walks away with $300.<\/p>\n
There will also be door prizes, raffle prizes, free parking and a complimentary buffet from Moretti\u2019s. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n
In less than three weeks, Chicago marks 40 years since the 1985 Bears beat the Patriots in Super Bowl XX (Giordano’s is already celebrating with a special pizza<\/a>). That team and Coach Mike Ditka are legendary, but Bedford Park wants to give the current coach his props. So start thinking beyond the sweater vest. Grab a clipboard and a headset, do your best to look calm and focused and help make Coach Johnson a thing.<\/p>\n