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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Illinois State University: The long-standing support team behind Special Olympics Illinois
How the school continues to provide Special Olympics with a home base By Tierney Anderson and Lexie Bradley Tierney and Lexie are students at Pepperdine University NORMAL, IL, – For the past 50 years, Special Olympics has been transforming lives through the joy of sport, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities through sports training…
Pontiac Respect Day Video
Pontiac High School produced this awesome video in recognition of Spread the Word to End the Word day. These kids put words into action and walk the walk of inclusion and respect for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNoQRx5J5t8…
Athlete Finds Unique Way to Raise Money for Polar Plunge – Collecting, Recycling Cans
Special Olympics Illinois athlete Jacob Cross of Bloomington is looking forward to repeating the Polar Plunge at Bloomington’s Miller Park on Feb. 25, 2017. Jacob has come up with a rather unique way of raising the minimum $100 to participate in the event that helps both Special Olympics and the environment. Jacob plunged in 2016…
2 Illinois Softball Teams Compete at SONA Invitational Tournament
Special Olympics Illinois was represented by 26 athletes and Unified partners on two softball teams at the 2016 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational Tournament Aug. 18-21 in Roanoke, Va. Representing Illinois were: Tri-County Unified of Peoria (pictured above) – Athletes and Partners: Chad Broomfield, Darren Darr, Thomas Dault, Bernard Harms, Logan Heberer, Stephen Knipmeyer, Steve Lawson,…