It's Plainfield vs. Oak Forest in 'Battle of the Burbs'

If you were lucky, your NCAA bracket survived the weekend. Most likely, it was busted by Friday night.

But there's a chance to redeem your bracketology skills — 101.9-FM/The Mix's 2011 Suburban Madness Battle of the Burbs.

Plainfield was one of 16 "teams" chosen Monday in a matchup that will test the mettle of hometown spirit. At 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, the village faces off against Oak Forest in an online voting frenzy that will lead to an overall winner of the best in all the 'burbs.

Votes are cast through the Eric and Kathy Show's Scoop page, and will be collected for just a half hour.

The overall winner gets a chance to showcase their city at its finest. Last year's winner, Bartlett, overtook Tinley Park in the final round, and threw themselves a parade (complete with marching band and cheerleaders) to celebrate the championship. Staff from WTMX handed the trophy over to the northwest suburb of approximately 41,000 residents.

With approximately 37,000 residents, Plainfield has the size advantage over Oak Forest and its 27,000 residents. But will bigger translate into better?

Will Oak Forest trounce Plainfield tomorrow morning? Or will Plainfield send Oak Forest packing?

Limber up, Plainfield. It's almost time for tip-off.

To check out the brackets, go to http://www.wtmx.com/pdf/battle_of_the_burbs_11.pdf

OTHER SEEDS

Also in the running are:

• Palatine vs. Burbank
• Mundelein vs. Frankfort
• Highland, Indiana vs. Mokena
• Naperville vs. Lansing
• Schaumburg vs. Vernon Hills
• LaGrange vs. Carol Stream
• Tinley Park vs. St. Charles