The 44th annual Winter Games of Special Olympics Illinois is happening this week. The three-day event began Tuesday and is being held through Thursday with competition in alpine skiing at Chestnut Mountain Resort and snowshoeing at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Special Olympics Illinois is a nonprofit organization providing year-round training and competitions in 18 sports to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The event annually draws more than 400 athletes to Jo Daviess County.
Illinois Special Olympics taking place in Galena
By Courtney Chaffee
Feb 12, 2025 | 3:33 PM

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