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Shop with a Cop brings smiles to Round Lake-area kids

Posted December 09, 2019 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

The long running Shop With a Cop event hosted Monday by Round Lake Park police provided about 50 kids with a Christmas experience they may not otherwise have had.

Village hall was decorated in a "Polar Express" theme for children selected at the recommendation of local school social workers and nonprofit agencies.

For many of the kids, it was their only opportunity for a holiday, according to Police Chief George Filenko.

The event started at village hall, where all were fed and each child received a pair of mittens and a scarf crafted by the Saddlebrook Knitting Club.

Next, those who wanted were given a ride in a police car to the Walmart store in nearby Round Lake Beach to browse the aisles. The shopping trip was made possible through donations from residents and businesses.

Round Lake Park police on Monday hosted the long-running annual Shop with a Cop event. The annual event started at village hall and continued at Walmart in Round Lake Beach. Courtesy of Round Lake Park police

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