From the Algonquin Police Department: The Algonquin Police Department is proud to host the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics this Sunday, June 12th.
Algonquin Police Officers as well as officers from other McHenry County police agencies and local Special Olympics athletes will be running through the streets of Algonquin starting at 8AM at Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive.
This event is part of multiple yearly events to raise funds, awareness and acceptance on behalf of Special Olympics athletes. The course has multiple viewing locations, including at APD (2200 Harnish Drive), where participants will be running under an American flag provided by the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Firefighters Local #3985 at approximately 8:05 AM.
Other viewing locations for community members are at the intersection of South Main Street and Washington St (approximately 8:20 AM) in downtown Algonquin and at the finish line at the Lions-Armstrong Pool at 599 Longwood Drive (arrival time is approximately 9:00 AM).
