CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Special Olympics World Winter Games is in two weeks in Austria and will draw the best Special Olympians from around the world, including a Chicagoan who is considered one of the ...

La Grange Park Police Department’s annual Burger Bash expected to raise over $10K for Special Olympics Illinois.

CHICAGO -- Thousands braved the icy Lake Michigan water Sunday to take part in the 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge, which received a huge popularity boost by a well-known local actor and a surprise ...

The 2025 Chicago Ducky Derby raised nearly $600K for Special Olympics Illinois. The 20th annual event focuses on fundraising and bringing awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. More than 82,000 ...

More than 82,000 rubber ducks splashed down and raced down the Chicago River, Special Olympics Illinois said. Longtime athlete Zach Coppel of Highland Park served as the official Duck Ambassador for ...