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Screaming Eagles Motorcycle Club in Streator collects toys for kids

Toy drive helped 186 families at Christmastime in 2022

By Derek Barichello
The Screaming Eagles Motorcycle Club in Streator conducted its annual toy drive Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the southwest corner of City Park.

The Screaming Eagles Motorcycle Club in Streator conducted its annual toy drive Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the southwest corner of City Park. (Derek Barichello)

The Screaming Eagles Motorcycle Club in Streator conducted its annual toy drive Saturday at the southwest corner of City Park.

For about 30 years, the motorcycle club has collected toys to give to children at Christmas. In 2022, the toys collected helped 186 families and more than 300 children.

The fundraiser traditionally is held the morning of Light Up Streator and the lighted parade.