St. Charles police join in Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois

The St. Charles Police Department is taking part in the Dunkin Donuts Cop on a Rooftop event again this year to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. On Friday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to noon, St. Charles police officers will be perched on top the Dunkin' Donuts stores at 1711 W. Main St. and 1566 E. Main St. in St. Charles, and on the ground collecting donations.

Everyone who donates receives a coupon for a free doughnut, compliments of Dunkin' Donuts!

The St. Charles event is one of more than 190 Dunkin Donut rooftop events happening all over Illinois to raise money for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch run benefiting Special Olympics.

This is the 14th year Illinois law enforcement officials have joined forces with Dunkin' Donuts for this special event.

Donate just $10 and you also get a free cup of coffee and a stainless steel travel mug. Or buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new Harley Davidson motorcycle, courtesy of the Kane County Chiefs of Police Association.

"The St. Charles Police Department has been a part of this event from the beginning," says Investigations Commander Jerry Gatlin, who organized St. Charles' event. "This year we've expanded to include two Dunkin' Donuts stores, one on the east and one on the west. We think it's important to stay involved in the community and do what we can to help a good cause. When citizens make a donation, they really do make a difference."

About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 1,800 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.