100 Club of Chicago Receives Street Dedication
September 28, 2004
From left to right:
Ralph Scheu-100 Club Pres., Cortez Trotter-Comissioner of the Chicago Fire Dept., Stephen Scheu-100Club Director,Phillip Kline-Supt. of Chicago Police, Barkley Scheu-Member, Burton Nataris-Alderman-City of Chicago, Sheldon Good-100 Club Director, Howard Kaplan-100 Club Director
On September 28, 2004 the 100 Club of Chicago received an honorary street on the corner of LaSalle Street and Washington, across from City Hall. The sign shows the City of Chicago’s appreciation to the 100 Club for its ongoing support and dedication to the police officers, firefighters and paramedics of Cook County.
About the 100 Club of Chicago
In addition to its primary mission of aiding spouse and dependents of fallen law, fire and emergency personnel, the 100 Club of Chicago provides assistance with college tuition. It also annually bestows the Valor Award on heroic individuals who, without regard for their personal well-being, define the spirit and determination of the area’s 35,000 dedicated sworn personnel.
Since it was founded in 1966, the 100 Club of Chicago, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, has raised and given more than $7.8 million to 237 families. In addition to offering immediate financial assistance when tragedy strikes, the 100 Club makes it possible for fallen public servants’ dependents to attend college.