Palatine American Legion seeks donations for sailors' Thanksgiving

The Palatine American Legion is seeking donations for their annual Thanksgiving dinner for the sailors from Great Lakes Naval Station.

"This year, we have elected to once again open the American Legion on Thanksgiving Day to those that are actively serving our country," said Ed Grabowski, commander of American Legion Post 690. "With Great Lakes Naval Station being so close, we are bringing a bus load of recruits to the Legion and providing them with a day of thanks."

As part of Adopt a Sailor, the American Legion family is asking the community to help financially support the dinner. Those interested can donate by sending a check made payable to the American Legion with a notation of "Adopt a Sailor" to American Legion, Attention: Jeff Van Horn, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067.