On Aug. 2, Homewood Police Officer Ken Norbut will trade in his patrol car for something a little faster, his very own race car, when he takes the wheel in this year’s Torch Run Five-O Race, an event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. Norbut is not[Read More…]
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GSU Special Olympics car and motorcycle show benefit
On Friday, Sept. 8, Governors State University will host its first Car and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library. The 4 to 8 p.m. event in east lots 2 and 3 will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Officer Lee Taylor of the GSU Department[Read More…]
Torch Run for Special Olympics passes through H-F towns
The Homewood and Flossmoor Police Departments joined other enforcement agencies for the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run June 6, carrying the “Flame of Hope” that symbolizes courage and a celebration of diversity.
Local police to participate in Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser May 19 for Special Olympics
On May 19 local police officers will take to the roof of a local doughnut shop to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics, a worldwide organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities participate in sporting events. From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Homewood officers will perch atop Dunkin[Read More…]
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