'Fishing with a Vet' day

SPRING VALLEY — Walleyes Chicago is hosting a “Fishing with a Vet” day Sept. 18, at the Spring Valley Boat Club, beginning at 8 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m., with a barbecue to follow.

Walleyes Chicago President Barry O’Flynn said this is an opportunity for veterans to come out and enjoy a day of fishing on the Illinois River with club members. The club will supply all boats, tackle, bait and the barbecue, and veterans only need to show up with a fishing license and their personal gear. The number of spaces is limited to 30.

“This is a small way of saying thank you to all vets who have sacrificed so much in order for us to enjoy the freedom that we sometimes take for granted,” O’Flynn said.

For more information, contact O’Flynn at boflynn@walleyeschicago.com.