Special Olympics Illinois - Region H

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Successful sports cometitions Special Olympics Illinois are ONLY possible with the help of volunteers! We are so grateful for the army of college athletes from UIS Athletics that came out to volunteer this past weekend at our State Softball Tournament. Thank you UIS Softball and UIS Women's Soccer for your volunteerism, and especially for the enthusiasm and encouragement you gave to our athletes!! ⚽🥎💙🤍💛

09/16/2026

Congratulations to all of our athletes who had the opportunity to compete at the State Softball Tournament this past weekend! Well done. 🥎 Check out the photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD56Mg Special thanks to Shonna Jugan for taking them! 📸

Explore this photo album by Special Olympics Illinois on Flickr!

09/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Cardboard Boat Regatta raised over $18,000 for Special Olympics Illinois - Region H athletes! Thank you to every person who built a boat, gave a donation, or volunteered that day. Be sure to check out the amazing photos by Deb Barber! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4uwG
Last but not least, one more HUGE shoutout to all of the area businesses that made the event such a great success! Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team at The Real Estate Group, Inc., Clock Tower Community Banks (a division of Morton Community Banks), B&B Electric, Heartland Coca-Cola, Chatham Collision Repair, Inc, Coonrod Financial Group, Chatham American Legion Post 759, United Community Bank, Chick-Fil-A White Oaks, Bright Beginnings Child Care, Bank & Trust Company, SCHEELS, and CEFCU!

09/09/2026

Athletes, you don't want to miss this! It's always a blast. Get those RSVP's texted or emailed in.

09/08/2026

Which design gets your vote? 👕 There's still time to help choose the official 2027 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge hoodie. Voting closes September 11!

Vote ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xyDfXG

09/04/2026

The heat and humidity are going to let up just in time ⛅for the Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sunday! We hope to see you at Sheedy Shores from 1-5 pm for all of this and more:
🚣🏾‍♂️The Races!
🌭 Food from It's All Good Food Truck
🍹 Drinks from Just the Basics Mobile Bar
🎤 Live music with Dave Littrell
🐥 Chuck-a-Duck
🎟 50/50

Special thanks to the amazing businesses that have made this event possible!
Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team at The Real Estate Group, Clock Tower Community Banks (a division of Morton Community Banks), Chatham Collision Repair, Inc, B&B Electric, Heartland Coca-Cola, United Community Bank, Scheels, Chick-fil-A White Oaks, Bank & Trust Company, Bright Beginnings Child Care Center, Coonrod Financial Group, and Chatham American Legion Post 759!

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 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

08/27/2026

🌴🍹🚣🏿 We're putting together our volunteer crew for the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Sheedy Shores, and we'd love to fill the last few spots!

If you've never been, this is one of the most fun afternoons of the summer: great live music, food, drinks, cardboard boats, and an amazing waterside setting. ☀️

Know someone looking for volunteer hours? High school students are welcome and can earn service hours while having a blast.

Grab a friend, throw on your most obnoxious Hawaiian shirt, and join us!

👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/regattavolunteers26