About Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round sports training and competition for more than 22,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them to reach their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics began with the first games at Soldier Field in July, 1968. The program is now in more than 175 countries with more than 2.8 million athletes. To find out more about the programs and opportunities available for athletes, volunteers and supporters of Special Olympics Illinois, visit the website at www.soill.org.