Toys for Tots returns to Chicago; Marines help kick off annual toy drive

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Toys for Tots is back! Local Marines set up collection stations at three Chicago area Toys "R" Us stores to kick off their annual toy drive on Thursday.

People can donate new, unwrapped items for kids of all ages at any Toys "R" Us location through Dec. 7.

The Marines will be stationed at Toys "R" Us stores from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday in North Riverside, Orland Park and in the 3300-block of North Western Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.

For more information on the holiday toy drive, visit the Toys for Tots Foundation's website.