Special Olympic Illinois announced this week that Highland Park athlete Zach Coppel will serve as the 2025 Chicago Ducky ...

The Chicago Park District's Special Olympics program is the largest of its kind implemented by any public park district in the country, according to the park district.

More than 10 Tinley Park police officers took multiple plunges in 19-degree weather to raise $35,000 for the Special Olympics.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge Saturday at a Morgan Park Chicago police station raised money to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two men have been charged with the murder of a 63-year-old man who was found tied up and killed in the basement of his home in Norwood Park on Sunday night.

Special Olympics Kansas will host its first-ever Unified Track and Field event at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka this Saturday.

2 persons of interest questioned in murder of man found in Norwood Park basement An alderman briefed on the investigation said detectives believe they have the right people in custody.

CHICAGO (CBS) --One person was killed when a Metra train hit a car Saturday afternoon in the Norwood Park neighborhood. An outbound Union Pacific Northwest Line train hit a car just before 4 p.m ...

As a testament to its commitment to create a welcoming environment for all, Tinley Park’s Andrew High School was honored Friday by Special Olympics of Illinois as one of a select few National ...

Chicago police officers held a different type of polar plunge Saturday, perfect for the mild weather.

Conservation experts gather for Wild Things Conference Polar Plunge Chicago is presented by Special Children’s Charities, with a goal of raising $2 million for Special Olympics Illinois.

Special Olympians faced off in the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois State Floor Hockey Tournament at Bedford Park's Wintrust Sports Complex.