Palos Park PD Stakes Out Dunkin' For Special Olympics IL, Hosts Coffee The Chief

PALOS PARK, IL—Palos Park police will be combining “Cop On A Rooftop” for Special Olympics Illinois with this month’s “Coffee With the Chief” to support Friday, May 15.

Palos Park officers will be camped out on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts, 13029 S. La Grange Road, from 5 a.m. to noon.

Chief Joe Miller will also be around from 5 to 8 a.m. to help officers in their mission to raise funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, as well as answer questions and address residents’ public safety concerns.

Guests who make a donation will receive a coupon for a free donut. If you donate $10 or more, you will receive a tumbler and a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.

Also available are Palos Park PD challenge coins at the police station for $20. Only 200 were made, and any remaining challenge coins will be available at Cop On A Rooftop. Get them before they're gone. Inquiries can be directed to Officer Scott VanWagner at svanwagner@palospark.org. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

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.