Eight thousand rubber duckies swam for the finish line on Sept. 6 at the Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash at the DuQuoin State Fair. The inaugural event raised about $40,000 for Special Olympics in Southern Illinois. Duck Ambassador and Special Olympics athlete John Henley of Marion accompanied Gov. Bruce Rauner in a boat as the…
Chicago/Area 3 NELARUSKY A Success Celebrating the 9th year, NELARUSKY has become one of the premier launch parties for Chicago’s Lollapalooza. Since its launch, the event, which is held at Metro in Chicago, has featured bands including Imagine Dragons, Icona Pop and Alabama Shakes. On July 29, Nelarusky 9 didn’t disappoint fans at the sold-out…
Celebrating the 9th year, NELARUSKY has become one of the premier launch parties for Chicago’s Lollapalooza. Since its launch, the event, which is held at Metro in Chicago, has featured bands including Imagine Dragons, Icona Pop and Alabama Shakes. On July 29, Nelarusky 9 didn’t disappoint fans at the sold-out concert. Bands Young Buffalo and…
By Brittney Saline. Reposted with permission of The Box Sam Dancer held his breath as he watched his athlete, James, wrap his thumbs around the 45-pound barbell, settling into a partial squat. The heaviest thing James had ever held above his head was a PVC pipe, and the snatch is no novice’s movement. Looking straight ahead,…
On Sunday, June 21, Special Olympics Illinois invites you to join in a prismatic parade for a great cause at the Color in Motion 5K. Trek around the city blocks of Lincoln Park while you’ll be bombarded by explosions of vibrant color. Runners, walkers and volunteers from all over Chicagoland flock to Montrose Beach for…
