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Cops, Firefighters Square Off On The Court To Help Humane Society

The Chicago Heights police and fire departments held a charity basketball game to raise money for the South Suburban Humane Society.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Members of the Chicago Heights Police Department and Chicago Heights Fire Department took to the basketball court for a friendly competition that ended up helping raise money for both the South Suburban Humane Society and Bloom Township High School. The police department won a "nail biter," 35-33.

Scroll through the photos from atop the article for more scenes from the game!

Adults paid $5 and children were $2 for entry to the charity game, the second annual of its kind, held at Bloom on Sunday. A 50/50 raffle was also held to raise additional money.

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"We thank everyone who came out and supported this great event," Chicago Heights police wrote in a statement on Facebook.

All photos courtesy of Anthony Foushi

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