Local candidates and elected officials who respect the Arab and Muslim community with open doors and fairness were feted at a community forum in Bridgeview hosted by the Arab American Illinois Political Coalition, formerly the Arab American Democratic Club. More than 400 people attended including many candidates for local, county and region wide offices at the event held at Niko's Restaurant and Banquets in Bridgeview, 7600 S. Harlem Avenue on Sunday Feb.18, 2024.