Special Olympics Illinois

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


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

🚔 Law enforcement
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👯 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

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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. 💪

05/24/2026

There’s still time to vote for us on Target Circle’s list of featured nonprofits. Hurry and vote before June 30!

Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote

Thanks for the support!

05/21/2026

They’re moving fast and playing even faster. 🏀🔥

unified basketball brought the energy to Special Olympics USA Games Training Camp with sharp passes, quick cuts, and nonstop hustle ahead of Minnesota.

This team is building momentum every time they hit the court, and we’re cheering them on all the way! 👊

05/20/2026

She’s got this. 🎤 🎥 🏅

As athlete and field reporter Lily Goodfellow prepares for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, we caught up with her at Training Camp. 🔥

Lily will report from the USA Games from June 20–26, telling stories, interviewing athletes, and capturing medal worthy moments. 🏅

Learn more about the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and show your support: soill.org/usa-games/

05/19/2026

Every throw has a purpose. 💪

Minnesota is getting closer, and bocce has been putting in the work at Special Olympics USA Games Training Camp: fine-tuning shots, learning strategy, and building confidence one roll at a time. ⭐️
Competition matters. So does showing up, learning together, and having fun along the way.

05/18/2026

Last Friday, we raised the roof … and $1.25 million+! 🙌🍩☕️🧡

Incredibly grateful for everyone who showed up, donated and supported this year’s across 380+ locations statewide. And a special thank you to Dunkin' for making it all possible.

To the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, thank you for the energy, dedication, and support you brought on Friday. This movement wouldn’t be the same without you!