Special Olympics Illinois

06/04/2026

A great coach in your corner makes all the difference. 🙌💙

At athletics Training Camp, coaches are right there for every jump, sprint, throw, and breakthrough moment. Whether it’s dialing in technique or celebrating a new PR, they help athletes shine.

Minnesota is on the horizon, and this team is making every practice count. 💪

06/03/2026

Celebrating the strength, joy, and authenticity our athletes bring every day. Everyone deserves a place to shine, and everyone belongs. ❤️ At Special Olympics Illinois, we work to ensure that spirit of inclusion is felt for all.

This Pride Month, we celebrate every athlete for exactly who they are.

🌈❤️ Inclusion is more than a value.......it’s a Movement.

Every ability, every identity, every background, every story belongs. We take pride in athletes who show up, compete, lead, and inspire just as they are.

06/03/2026

The Chicago Ducky Derby returns 🐥 on Thursday, August 6! 🌊

Get ready to release the ducks, Chicago, because this iconic splashdown fuels year‑round opportunities for Special Olympics Illinois athletes to train, compete, stay healthy, and shine as leaders in their communities.

Adopt a duck to support the mission and you’ll also be entered to win incredible prizes, including an all‑new Chevy Trax! 🚗 Build your team or adopt your ducks 🦆 TODAY at chicagoduckyderby.com.

The 2026 is presented by Jewel-Osco.

06/02/2026

Meet the Youth Leadership Experience delegation! 🌟

Athlete Ethan Jimenez, Unified partner Bella Torres and mentor Katie McFadden are preparing to represent Special Olympics Illinois at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

As part of the Youth Leadership Experience, Ethan and Bella will help support Team Illinois, celebrate inclusion, and show how young leaders can make an impact through Special Olympics. 🏅

05/30/2026

The torch is lit, and the journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is officially underway 💙🔥

Join us in cheering on the Guardians of the Flame as they begin their cross-country Final Leg, culminating at the Opening Ceremony of the Games in June!

Help to fuel the flame: https://bit.ly/4wQQliO

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Lizbeth, Bridgett, Safa, and Grace from Illinois on this incredible achievement! We'll be cheering you on at ! 🤩⚽

SOILL Unified Champion Schools

We’re ready to leave it all on the pitch! ⚽️ Special Olympics USA is proud to announce our team for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris, France, July 6-11. The countdown is on and we can’t wait to in less than two months!

Meet the team: https://www.specialolympicsusa.org/meet-the-team/paris-2026

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05/28/2026

Final boarding call! ✈️🚨 The LETR Central Illinois Regional Airport Plane Pull is almost here. Are you ready?

📍 Central Illinois Regional Airport
📆 Saturday, June 6

Last chance to register or donate: https://support.soill.org/event/2026-tr-cira-plane-pull-0/e754146


Sponsored by Flight Center

Alright Bloomington-Normal… who’s got the strongest team? 💪

🚔 Law enforcement
🚒 Fire departments
🏢 Local businesses
👯 Friend groups

It’s time to settle it on the runway at the LETR Central Illinois Regional Airport Plane Pull ✈️ all for Special Olympics Illinois. Register NOW! https://support.soill.org/event/2026-tr-cira-plane-pull-0/e754146

Sponsored by Synergy Flight Center

05/28/2026

Strikes are fun. Celebrating them together is even better. 🎳💥

bowling had plenty of energy to spare for Special Olympics USA Games Training Camp: cheering each other on, building confidence, and making every frame count.

This team’s momentum is rolling all the way to Minnesota! 👏

05/27/2026

The journey to Special Olympics USA Games is about to begin 🔥

This Friday, the Flame of Hope will be ignited at Soldier Field in Chicago, the birthplace of Special Olympics, as members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, including Illinois’ own Debbie Henning and Alex Huegen, kick off their Final Leg to the Games. We’re proud to host this historic moment in Chicago and cheer them on as they carry the flame across the country 💪

💙 Fuel the Flame: https://bit.ly/4wQQliO

On May 29th, the Flame of Hope begins its cross-country journey to Minnesota. 🔥

The Law Enforcement Torch Run kickoff marks the official start of the road to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, uniting law enforcement officers, athletes, and communities in support of inclusion across the country.

As the torch makes its way toward Minnesota, every step carries something bigger than a flame. It carries belief, support, and excitement for the athletes who will take the stage in 2026.

Follow the journey. Cheer on the movement. Help us carry the flame forward. 🔥

See the route here: https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/visit-the-games/letr

05/26/2026

Confidence looks good on gymnastics. 🤸✨🤸‍♀️

Special Olympics USA Games Training Camp brought out the strength, support, and proud moments that make this team special, from sticking skills to cheering each other on every step of the way.

Minnesota is getting closer, and these athletes are rising to the moment together. 💪