Firefighter Kurt Licthenberg hits a solid single during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
The Hoffman Estates Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association sponsored the third annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser - pitting police versus fire - on Saturday at Cannon Crossings park, 1675 Nicholson Drive.
Hoffman Estates firefighters won the game the first two years, giving them bragging rights and a trophy. Before the game started, there was speculation as to whether this year would be any different.
"The past two years, the fire department has eked out wins over the police department for the take-home trophy," said Leigh Bartkowiak, president of the Hoffman Estates Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. "This year I think the police department is really going to be gunning to take that trophy home."
The event and raffles help buy equipment for the Citizen Fire Academy - a public education program offered through the village allowing residents a hands-on look at what the fire department does daily.
Firefighter Taylor MacIntyre tags out police K-9 officer Adam Merreck at third base during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Police officer Bryant Savage makes a catch in left field during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Police officer Tony Caceres makes a diving effort on a sinking fly ball to right field during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Mayor William MacLeod gets ready to throw out the first pitch during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Police officers Tony Tenuto, left, and Al Fernandez congratulate each other after turning a double play during the annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser Saturday at Crossings Park in Hoffman Estates. The game between the village's police and firefighters is sponsored by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and raises money for the Citizen Fire Academy.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com