Politics & Government

Red Robin Hosts 'Tip A Cop' Saturday

The Montgomery and Oswego police departments will raise money for Special Olympics.

Law enforcement officers officers throughout the state are partnering with Red Robin and the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money for Special Olympics.

On Saturday, the Montgomery and Oswego police departments will be acting as assistant servers in hopes of earning extra tips for Special Olympic athletes.

The Oswego Police Department will be working for tips from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Montgomery Police Department from 4 to 8 p.m. at Red Robin located at 2860 US Highway 34, Oswego.

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This marks the fifth year that Illinois has partnered with Red Robin for this event.

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and more than 6,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.

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"Special Olympics changes lives by empowering people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential in sports and in life," said Montgomery Chief Daniel Meyers.


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