Kohl’s Department Store, through the Kohl’s Cares’ program, is teaming with Children’s Hospital of Illinois to help keep central Illinois children safe.

The company is awarding a grant of $ 77,422 for the Kohl’s Kids Ride Safe Program at Children’s Hospital.

A car seat safety check was held in connection with the grant announcement.

Kohl’s has gifted approximately $ 389,473 to Children’s Hospital of Illinois since 2005. This is the third year the grant has gone to the Kohl’s Kids Ride Safe Program at Children’s Hospital. The donations were collected from Kohl’s stores located in the Peoria area.

Kohl’s commitment to Children’s Hospital of Illinois is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s health and education programs nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one. Kohl’s has raised more than $180 million dollars through this merchandise program. Kohl’s Cares® supports nearly 160 children’s hospitals nationwide.