Special Olympics Illinois - Region I

09/04/2026

Vote NOW for the 2027 LETR Polar Plunge hoodie! 🚨

It's time to choose the official 2027 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Polar Plunge hoodie! 🧊❄️ Check out the designs, vote for your favorite, and help decide which one takes the top spot. One vote per person. Voting closes September 11. Let the best design win!

Vote ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xyDfXG

09/03/2026

Please note that the Special Olympics Illinois - Region I Offices in Decatur, Tuscola, and Mattoon will be closed tomorrow through Monday! Thank you!

09/02/2026

🪴Plant Sale this SATURDAY ONLY 9am-5pm with all proceeds benefitting Special Olympics Illinois - Region I Athletes! Succulents, house plants, and tropical plants in all shapes & sizes!
➡️735 Stevens Creek Blvd., Forsyth, IL. See you there!

09/02/2026

🌟WAY to SHINE on the STAGE! We are so proud of all the Special Olympics Illinois - Region I athletes & family members who participated in this past weekend's "Mary Poppins Jr.", a production of The Penguin Project! 🎬

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Special Olympics Illinois athletes who attended Athlete Leadership University this past weekend, especially Region I Athlete Leader, Joseline Gauna! After training as Athlete Spokespersons, Event Leads, Fitness Captains, and Athlete Representatives, we can't wait to see the impact they'll make in their local programs, regionally, and across the state! 👩‍🎓

08/31/2026

🚨ATTENTION Coaches & Parents! Due to construction at Lake Land College in Lot B, we will have a different Athletes Drop-off & parking at Special Olympics Family Festival! Please review the map below for the drop-off and parking directions. A Shuttle will be in Lot F for Coaches to be shuttled back to the Fieldhouse!

08/30/2026

Special Olympics Illinois is hosting the State Golf Competition in just 2 weeks at the Hickory Point Golf Course and volunteers are greatly needed! Sign up and enjoy the day out on the course with us! https://bit.ly/stategolf26

08/29/2026

Attention Plant Lovers! 🪴Next Saturday is the Annual Plant Sale, for 1 day only, from 9am-5pm to benefit Special Olympics Illinois - Region I! Beautiful tropical plants of all shapes & sizes! Stop out to 735 Stevens Creek Blvd., Forsyth, IL Saturday, Sept. 5th! 🪻

08/28/2026