Cops climb high to help Special Olympics in 16th annual campaign
Most suburban police departments participated Friday in the 16th annual "Cop on a Rooftop" campaign, in which police station themselves on Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Illinois.
Donors received a coupon for a free doughnut, and those who give $10 or more got a souvenir Law Enforcement Torch Run coffee tumbler and a free coffee. Police also were selling T-shirts and raffle tickets.
Last year, cops raised $700,000 at 272 locations. Special Olympics Illinois serves more than 43,000 athletes of all ages across the state.
Elk Grove Village Police Officer Eric Wilson shakes hands with village resident Jared Sims after accepting a donation as the department helps raise money for Special Olympics at the Dunkin' Donuts at 50 Biesterfield Road Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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