Wipe the sleep from your eyes, grab a cup of coffee, and wave to your local officers — Cop on a Rooftop is back Friday, May 16.
From 5 a.m. to noon, police across Illinois will take to Dunkin’ rooftops for a one-day fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Illinois. The event raises money for programs that empower athletes with intellectual disabilities through sports, health, and leadership opportunities.
If you’ve never seen it, it’s worth the detour. Officers will be greeting drivers, collecting donations, and leaning into the whole cops-and-doughnuts thing — they know the joke, and they’re in on it.
For readers in our area, here’s a quick list of participating Dunkin’ locations:
- Hickory Hills: 7847 W. 95th St.
- Orland Park: 15615 S. Harlem Ave.; 11309 W. 143rd St.; 14461 S. La Grange Road; 8940 W. 159th St.
- Palos Hills: 8831 W. 95th St.; 10340 S. Harlem Ave.
- Palos Heights: 12807 S. Harlem Ave.; 11849 Southwest Hwy.
- Palos Park: 13029 S. La Grange Road
- Burbank: 8049 S. Harlem Ave.
- Summit Argo: 6144 S. Harlem Ave.
- Brookfield: 9208 Ogden Ave.
- Bridgeview: 7949 W. 79th St.
- Willow Springs: 8424 S. Willow Springs Road
- Chicago Ridge: 6408 W. 95th St.
- Evergreen Park: 9601 S. Pulaski Road
- Justice: 7801 Archer Ave.
- Hodgkins: 9400 Joliet Road
- Countryside: 5500 S. La Grange Road
This is just a partial list. You can find all participating locations and event info here.
Bring the kids, snap a selfie, donate if you can — and help every athlete get their moment to shine.