Toys for Tots collecting in Park Ridge

Updated: January 14, 2013 6:03AM

PARK RIDGE — The Park Ridge Police Department is again coordinating a citywide collection for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots distributes toys, games and educational items to thousands of underprivileged children and teens during the holiday season.

“We are excited to participate again this year,” said Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski. “I think that our efforts this holiday season are even more important given the increased number of families affected by the troubled economy.”

Unwrapped items can be dropped off in designated boxes at various city sites until Dec. 14. The locations include Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place; Fire Station #35, 901 W. Devon Ave.; Fire Station #36, 1000 N. Greenwood Ave.; the Park Ridge Police Station, 200 S. Vine Ave.; the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave.; and the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Hwy.

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