Reilly's Daughter Extends Online Store For CFD Michael Altman T-Shirt Fundraiser

OAK LAWN, IL—Reilly’s Daughter in Oak Lawn has extended the deadline to purchase T-shirts commemorating fallen Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael “Mickey” Altman, who died in the line of duty earlier this month.

Southsiders have stepped up in a big way, purchasing over 2,000 T-shirts, and are still taking online orders. The store will be open through 11:59 p.m. April 5. The online store includes short- and long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies at the Reilly’s Daughter online store. All sizes are available.

“Orders already placed will ship by the end of the week, but please like and share so we can reach as many people as possible, raising as much money as we can for the family!,” the bar said on Facebook.

One-hundred percent of proceeds will be given directly to the fallen firefighter’s family, who was married with a young son and a baby girl on the way.

An invitation-only service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, after last week’s funeral mass was postponed when CFD Altman’s wife, Nora, went into labor the day of her husband’s visitation, giving birth to a baby girl. The couple also has a toddler son.

Supporters are asked to line the route from 103rd Street and Cicero Avenue to 111th Street to Holy Sepulchre, 6001 W. 111th St., Alsip. The procession is expected to leave around 1 p.m.

Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 111th Street from Central Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue will be closed, per Chicago Ridge police. Traffic plans will be updated when more information becomes available. Motorists should anticipate rolling street closures.