Western Springs Police to Carry Special Olympics Flame

Source: Village of Western Springs.

The Western Springs leg of the Torch Run begins at 9 a.m. June 7.

Members of the Western Springs Police Department will be joining 80,000 law enforcement officers in 50 states and 32 countries in carrying the Special Olympics flame over 50,000 miles.

Donations for Illinois Special Olympics are welcomed through Adopt A Cop.

Note: this article originally listed the event date as June 14, based on information from the Village of Western Springs website. The correct event date is June 7.

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