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Street Dance Fundraiser Planned To Benefit Tim Jones
A day-long event in Chicago Heights next month will raise money for the rehabilitation of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL -- A street dance fundraiser is planned for next month, with all proceeds benefiting the continued recovery of wounded Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones. Jones was shot in the head and critically wounded in March 2016 while investigating a vehicle theft report at a vacant home in Park Forest.
The benefit will be hosted by the Park Forest American Legion on Saturday, August 12 according to an eNews Park Forest report. It will take place at 1631 South Western Avenue in Chicago Heights and will begin with a "First Responders Waterball Competition" at 9 a.m.
Featured will be "The Tim Man" at 4 p.m. Musical acts planned later in the evening will be "The Fabtones," "Richy Z" and "Bernie Glim & Country Roads."
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There will be a $10 donation for the event.
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