Twenty-five teachers from the Round Lake community waited eagerly for a back-to-school surprise at the Hawthorn Center JCPenney store in Vernon Hills on Tuesday evening.
When Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson strolled through the front doors, cheers erupted through the shoe section where they all gathered.
“Not only does he care about winning for the Bears,” said Michael Uhl, an English teacher at Round Lake middle school, “he cares about important matters such as education and giving back to the community.”
Robinson helped JCPenney surprise the teachers with a $200 shopping spree at the department store.