Aurora cop ride raises money for Special Olympics

Aurora Police are calling on area motorcyclists to help officers raise money for Special Olympics Illinois by joining the “Ride for Athletes” motorcycle rally and ride on Oct. 1.

The rally will start at 11 a.m. at the Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Avenue, North Aurora. The course winds for 100 miles through rural Kane, Kendall, Grundy and LaSalle counties.

Donation for the ride is $15 per bike and all proceeds go directly to Special Olympics Illinois.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event or in advance at the Aurora Police Credit Union, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road. For details, call Aurora Police Sergeant Doug Podschweit at (630) 256-5772.