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Oak Lawn, Hometown PD Stake Out Dunkins' Friday For Special Olympics IL Cop On A Rooftop
Oak Lawn and Hometown police are helping raise funds for Special Olympics IL, this Friday, May 15, for 'Cop on A Rooftop' at local Dunkins.
OAK LAWN-HOMETOWN, IL—Law enforcement officers will be staking out rooftops of local Dunkin’ Donuts locations across the state to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. The statewide “Cop On A Rooftop” event runs from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15.
2026 marks the 23rd year of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Over the years, this partnership has raised more than $11.1 million in Illinois.
Whether you’re headed for work, school, or meeting your buds, stop by Dunkin’ and start your weekend off right with a donation to Special Olympics Illinois. A donation gets you a coupon for a free donut at Dunkin. A donation of $10 or more gets you the donut and a medium coffee. Officers will also be handing out giveaways (while supplies last) and selling merchandise for the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Representatives from the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois will be collecting money at some locations that goes directly to support programming for Special Olympics athletes across the state.
Can’t make it Friday? Donations are also being accepted online. Donors can specify a police department.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Oak Lawn police will be staking out the Dunkin’ at 10801 S. Cicero Ave. and 9500 S. 50th Court.
Hometown police will be on top of the Dunkin at 8940 S. Cicero Ave.
Can’t make it Friday? Donations are also being accepted online. Donors can specify a police department.
Look up to the rooftops of these area Dunkin' locations:
- 12150 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip
- 4361 W. 127th St., Alsip
- 13661 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood
- 13101 S. Cicero Ave., Blue Island
- 2323 W. 127th St., Blue Island
- 7949 W. 79th St., Bridgeview
- 8049 S. Harlem Ave., Burbank
- 6408 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills
- 11849 S. Kedzie Ave., Merrionette Park
- 10801 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn
- 8940 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn
- 9500 S. 50th Ct., Oak Lawn
- 12807 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights
- 11849 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights
- 8831 W. 95th St., Palos Hills
- 13029 S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park.
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