Orland Park Lions Club Queen Of Hearts To Benefit Trooper's Family

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Orland Park Lions Club will hold a Queen of Hearts raffle on Friday, May 16, with a portion of proceeds to benefit the family of fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns.

On sale now through Friday, May 16 at Paddy B's, 11969 W 143rd St., tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, and 26 for $20. Forty percent of proceeds will go to the Carns family.

Beloved Orland Park man and late Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55 near Channahon while clearing debris from the highway, on Dec. 23, 2024. Trooper Carns was an 11-year veteran of the Illinois State Police and is survived by his wife, two children, and parents.

The winner of the raffle need not be present, provided the back of the ticket contains their contact information and the number of the card they would choose. If there is no card selection, then according to the rules of the game, they will receive the first available numbered card.