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La Salle County Sheriff’s Office joins “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser for Special Olympics

Deputies will collect donations Friday, May 15, at Ottawa Dunkin’; event raised over $3,000 last year

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office will join the Ottawa Police Department for the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event, to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois, from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15 at the Dunkin’ location in Ottawa.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office will join the Ottawa Police Department for the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15, at the Dunkin’ location in Ottawa.

The fundraiser supports Special Olympics Illinois programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Last year, deputies and officers raised more than $3,000. This year, the event returns to the same spot (2866 Columbus St.), with donations accepted on-site or online at https://support.soill.org/team/821013

“Last year’s success showed the strength of our community partnership,” Sheriff Adam Diss said in a Monday news release, “and we look forward to another great day supporting Special Olympics.”

Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.