SOILL Hoops It Up Last Weekend Basketball Teams From Across the State Competed at Not One, but Two State Basketball Tournaments It was all about the hoops this past weekend at the 2019 State Basketball Tournament hosted by Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. The tournament ran from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March…
Striving towards social inclusion through the Special Olympics Unified Cup Media Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsT6KwlQOq4 CHICAGO – The 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics this year will introduce a new phase in the world of Unified Sports, a program that works to bring people with and without intellectual disabilities together to compete on the same teams. The…
On November 27, 2017, Special Olympics Illinois supporters gathered at Maggiano’s in Schaumburg for an evening to celebrate the Honorees of the 2017 Maggiano’s Hero Award. This award is given to a person, family, group or business which has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to Special Olympics Illinois. It serves as a way to recognize efforts…
For the first time, the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run has added an Athlete Liaison to the State Committee. Special Olympics Illinois athlete, Rikki Kirsch of Shorewood, proudly joins the group. She has competed in Special Olympics for many years in several sports ranging from equestrian to golf. Rikki attended the 2014 Special Olympics USA…
Bloom Township High School’s Girls Basketball team is a great group of players with extremely giving hearts. Coach Andrea Gallardo likes her team to focus on giving back to the community and the team volunteers in many community events. Since 2007, Gallardo has volunteered with Special Olympics Illinois; but this year, Gallardo decided the Special…
