#Vinnydippin

Will he or won’t he? Click here to read the story from NBC5 Chicago on how Special Olympics Chicago is working hard to recruit actor Vince Vaughn to take the…

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Farewell To An Athlete

Kevin O’Brien, was a lover of fried chicken, Frank Sinatra, movies and one of the first ever Special Olympians at Soldier Field on July 20th, 1968. Winner of 750 medals, he…

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Are You Brave Enough?

Excited for the plunge but have some questions about what it’s all about, who it benefits and what past plunges have been like? Get all the answers by clicking here…

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CHICAGO AG SCHOOL WINS $100,000 GRANT!

Kendall’s proposal sought to build the arena as a way to boost the therapeutic riding program offered at the school. The program allows students with physical and cognitive disabilities to…

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A Special Life On The Run

“I never quit,” Hernandez said. “I just keep going.” Click here to read the story from the Chicago Sun-times about Amelia Hernandez, one of the athletes at the first Special…

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