Region E
Region E provides programming for people in the counties of Grundy, Kankakee, South Suburban Cook and Will counties.
There are many opportunities available for you to get involved with Special Olympics including serving as a volunteer or committee member, helping with fundraising or competing as an athlete. If you live in the Region and want to find out more about the local program, please contact one of the staff members listed below.
Download the Region Profile Sheet for more information
Region E Contact Info
Kevin O’Brien – Director
Phone: 708-991-7564
Patty Welsh – Assistant Director
Phone: 708-929-2113
Amy Bandstra – Administrative Assistant
Phone: 708-991-7564
Kimberly Riddering – Senior Director (North Region)
Phone: 847-626-5809
Mike Rackov – Manager – Administrative Services
Phone: 312-802-0285
Annie Riddering – Manager- Sports
Phone: 312-270-5193
Office Location
900 Maple Rd. Ste. 1W
Homewood, IL 60430
phone: (708) 991-7564
fax: (708) 960-4586
Events
LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Event Resources:
- 2019 LETR Days Handbook
- LETR Days Social Media Guide
- Countdown Images
- Impact Fliers
Participating Locations:
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Collinsville – 501 Beltline Rd.
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
O’Fallon – 907 East US Highway 50
Springfield – 1911 Sangamon Ave. East
Waterloo – 150 Waterloo Commons Drive
Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Event Resources:
- 2019 LETR Days Handbook
- LETR Days Social Media Guide
- Countdown Images
- Impact Fliers
Participating Locations:
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Collinsville – 501 Beltline Rd.
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
O’Fallon – 907 East US Highway 50
Springfield – 1911 Sangamon Ave. East
Waterloo – 150 Waterloo Commons Drive
Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Event Resources:
- 2019 LETR Days Handbook
- LETR Days Social Media Guide
- Countdown Images
- Impact Fliers
Participating Locations:
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Collinsville – 501 Beltline Rd.
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
O’Fallon – 907 East US Highway 50
Springfield – 1911 Sangamon Ave. East
Waterloo – 150 Waterloo Commons Drive
Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Event Resources:
- 2019 LETR Days Handbook
- LETR Days Social Media Guide
- Countdown Images
- Impact Fliers
Participating Locations:
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Collinsville – 501 Beltline Rd.
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
O’Fallon – 907 East US Highway 50
Springfield – 1911 Sangamon Ave. East
Waterloo – 150 Waterloo Commons Drive
Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
LETR Days Sponsored By Schnucks
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to team up with Schnucks Grocery chain during the month of August to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. During this event, law enforcement officers and volunteers will staff merchandise tables at the main entrance of their local Schnucks store. Volunteers will sell LETR merchandise, raffle tickets and collect general donations all to benefit to benefit the 23,000 traditional Special Olympics athletes and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2 – 7).
Event Times:
All participating departments are asked to staff a LETR table at the main entrance of their local Schnucks during the following business hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Event Resources:
- 2019 LETR Days Handbook
- LETR Days Social Media Guide
- Countdown Images
- Impact Fliers
Participating Locations:
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18
Collinsville – 501 Beltline Rd.
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
O’Fallon – 907 East US Highway 50
Springfield – 1911 Sangamon Ave. East
Waterloo – 150 Waterloo Commons Drive
Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1
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