Restaurant raises $377 for Elgin church

Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream raised $377.54 for St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Elgin. They had more than 200 students participate with their families to help raise money for the school.

"It was great to see the school really turn out for this fundraising event," said Colonial Cafe President Tom Anderson. "We are proud to be able to assist this local school in raising money."

The Colonial Cares Benefit Night fundraising program is designed to unite local families, friends, neighbors, students and faculty for a night out to assist a worthwhile charity.

Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream has designated all Tuesday nights for this program. The Colonial Cares Benefit Nights program has already helped raise thousands of dollars in support of neighborhood organizations.

For information on how to sign up for the program, visit www.colonialcafe.com.