A local pizzeria hosted a fundraiser to help support the families of two fallen Chicago firefighters who died while on the job.
A fundraiser was underway on Friday in support of Lt. Jan Tchoryk and Jermaine Pelt. CBS 2's Noel Brennan went to the fundraiser at Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Irving Park.
"I expect to have an overwhelming response tonight," said owner Billy Marino."We're ready to serve everybody."Marino chose a career in service different than most of his peers. Leona's is hosting a fundraiser to support the families of Pelt and Tchoryk. Marino said they had raffles, a live auction with paintings and tickets.
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