Be a Fan of Scarves!
Special Olympics athletes enjoy the scarves made for them at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games in Galena. Illinois received more than 1,150 handmade scarves this year.
View Photos from Winter Games: 2012 Winter Games Photos
View Results from Winter Games: 2012 Winter Games Results
Be a Fan of Commitment
The youngest of four daughters, Ashley Jones watched her three sisters compete in basketball and with traveling soccer teams. Special Olympics offered Ashley the chance to be “just like them” as she trains and competes in many summer and winter sports. Galena is her next stop as she competes at the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. Read More
Premade Sports Kits Now Available
Palos Sports partners with Special Olympics to provide the Young Athletes Program with all their necessary equipment. Now, at a
reduced price, they are offering premade kits for many of the sports that Special Olympics Illinois offers. The kits include all the necessary equipment a coach will need to start training in each of the Special Olympics sports. Click on the Palos Sports logo to go directly to their website and see graphics and a detailed list of items in each of the kits.
Top Honors for Special Olympics
Special Olympics receives the highest possible ranking for "good governance and other best practices" - earning 4 out of 4 stars from Charity Navigator. Read More Plus, Special Olympics International has been named the No. 1 high-impact nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Read More
Special Events
Torch Run License Plates
are available now!- Young Athletes Program
- 2012 Facts & Forms and Policies & Procedures available for download
Register now for 1 of 20 Polar Plunges - Feb. 25-March 24, 2012
Our Next State Event
State Basketball Tournament
Mar 16, 2012 - Mar 18, 2012
Bloomington-Normal
More Upcoming Events
R-Word Campaign - McLean County Unit District No. 5
Feb 23, 2012 - Mar 7, 2012
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Normal
Bloomington Polar Plunge
Feb 25, 2012
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Bloomington
Evanston Polar Plunge
Feb 25, 2012
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Evanston
Mardi Gras
Feb 25, 2012
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Decatur





