Justin Dunning to Receive 2020 Illinois Outstanding Young Persons Award

Justin Dunning of Special Olympics Illinois- Region J has been selected as one of ten honorees for the Illinois Jaycees Outstanding Young Persons awards program. The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) program annually recognizes young people throughout Illinois who excel in their chosen fields, endeavors, and show a great commitment to their respective communities. “This award…

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Rikki Kirsch Honored for Dedication and Passion to the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Support Special Olympics Illinois

The 2019 Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference took place in Aurora, Colorado last month. The conference was particularly extraordinary for one Special Olympics Illinois athlete, Rikki Kirsch. Rikki was announced as one of the three recipients of the 2019 LETR International Athlete of the Year Award. The LETR International Athlete of the Year Award,…

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LETR Officer Wins Distinguished Service Medal

Normal Police Detective & Torch Run Officer, Wins Distinguished Service Medal by the Presidential Service Center for her work with Special Olympics Illinois This June, for the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, the Law Enforcement Torch Run ceremoniously runs the torches from all points around the state to the 10,000+ athletes, coaches, volunteers, families at…

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