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Sontag Speed Supplies

Rev your engines for an exciting car show featuring a 50/50 raffle and special plaques awarded to the first 50 cars in attendance. Admission is just $10, and you can enjoy delicious food served up by the American Italian Cultural Society.

Local Event: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show

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Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show

Rev your engines for an exciting car show featuring a 50/50 raffle and special plaques awarded to the first 50 cars in...

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Bradley Veerman Charity Fund to Host "In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes" 5K Run &amp; Walk During Elwood Community DaysELWOOD, Illinois&nbsp;— The Bradley Veerman Charity Fund&nbsp;is proud to announce the annual In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes 5K Run &amp; Walk, taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Lloyd Erickson Park, 801 N. Chicago Street, Elwood, Illinois. The event begins with a special remembrance ceremony at 5:00 p.m., followed by the 5K Run &amp; Walk at 6:00 p.m.This year's event holds special significance as the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Participants will gather to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders and public servants, and celebrate the enduring spirit of service that continues to unite communities across America.Hosted in conjunction with Elwood Community Days, the event&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders, advancing public safety initiatives, providing EMS education, and&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;charitable organizations that serve our communities.The charity was&nbsp;established&nbsp;in memory of Bradley Veerman, a dedicated firefighter, paramedic, police officer, Executive Director of the Laraway Emergency Telephone System Board (Will County 9-1-1), and public servant whose passion for helping others continues to inspire the organization's mission. Through fundraising efforts, the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund has provided educational scholarships, supported emergency responders, and partnered with organizations committed to improving public safety throughout the region."Our goal is to bring our community together to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while continuing Bradley's legacy of compassion, service, and commitment to helping others," said April Veerman, President of the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund. "Every participant, volunteer, sponsor, donor, and supporter helps us honor our fallen heroes while making a lasting difference in our communities."Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register.&nbsp;Registration includes:​
<ul><li>Official event T-shirt</li><li>Finisher medal</li><li>Admission wristband to Elwood Community Days</li><li>Beer ticket for participants 21 years of age or older</li><li>The opportunity to honor America's heroes while supporting a meaningful cause</li></ul>
Can't&nbsp;make the race?&nbsp;You can still be part of this meaningful event. Community members are encouraged to&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;an official In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes&nbsp;event&nbsp;T-shirt online. Shirts are available for family members, friends, supporters, and anyone who wants to proudly wear them throughout Elwood Community Days&nbsp;while honoring our Fallen Heroes. Every shirt&nbsp;purchased&nbsp;directly supports the mission of the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund by helping fund educational scholarships, first responder&nbsp;assistance, public safety initiatives, and other charitable programs that strengthen our communities.Community members who are unable to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;are also encouraged to support the event through sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or donations. Local businesses, civic organizations, and community partners continue to play an essential role in making this event possible.Registration is now open.For race registration, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer information, donations, or to&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;an official event T-shirt, visit:Race Registration:&nbsp;<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2FRace%2FIL%2FElwood%2FElwoodCommunityDaysK&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C14a834a473bb4eb8b98508dee7e7f514%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639203180617801506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3f%2FK7URiD4mGcIfQts2Saatr7qV2r1Zy6%2FbotKcaXws%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Elwood/ElwoodCommunityDaysK</a>Official Event T-Shirt Store:&nbsp;<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2FRace%2FStore%2FIL%2FElwood%2FElwoodCommunityDaysK&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C14a834a473bb4eb8b98508dee7e7f514%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639203180617816058%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mG8oe9AAv6y%2BXHbFTVt%2BHFS4PLnFlS%2FyQcY4e0oppLc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/IL/Elwood/ElwoodCommunityDaysK</a>Bradley Veerman Charity Fund:&nbsp;<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbradleyveermancharityfund.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C14a834a473bb4eb8b98508dee7e7f514%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639203180617827535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SkISWUDXj6i2w%2F%2BpjKQnr8TPc8kk%2B4pxN951LngO9VY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bradleyveermancharityfund.org</a>About the Bradley Veerman Charity FundThe Bradley Veerman Charity Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization&nbsp;established&nbsp;in memory of Bradley Veerman. Its mission is to honor his legacy by supporting first responders, providing educational scholarships,&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;nonprofit organizations dedicated to public safety, and strengthening communities through compassion, service, and charitable giving.Media ContactApril Veerman&nbsp; President, Bradley Veerman Charity Fund&nbsp; Phone: (815) 405-3607&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:Bradleyveermancharity@outlook.com">Bradleyveermancharity@outlook.com</a>&nbsp; Website: <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbradleyveermancharityfund.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C14a834a473bb4eb8b98508dee7e7f514%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639203180617837530%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tyU5DUop2PyFn5D0UI30KB8cmrEFw5vI2hKRmfhxJl8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bradleyveermancharityfund.org</a>

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The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

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