A Libertyville resident has taken home a medal and a ribbon while participating on the Special Olympics USA team at the World Winter Games in Italy. Special Olympics Illinois said three of their Illinois athletes competed in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Those included Daniel Johnson, of Normal; Mallory Marvin, of […]
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run in Lake County kicks off early Sunday
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Illinois took place early Sunday with many Lake County law enforcement agencies joining in. Many law enforcement torch run entrants released photos on Facebook Sunday, included Mundelein, Round Lake, Grayslake Lake County Sheriff’s Office, The torch started at 8 a.m., officials said. The Law Enforcement […]
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Lake County police departments participate in torch run for Special Olympics Illinois
Numerous law enforcement agencies participated in a torch run on Sunday for Special Olympics Illinois, where police departments pass on the “Flame of Hope” until it reaches its destination in central Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money and spreads awareness for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. According to Special Olympics Illinois, […]
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McHenry County police departments help raise money for Special Olympics in Crystal Lake
McHenry County police departments participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event last weekend in Crystal Lake to help raise money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. Crystal Lake Police Department Community Relations Officer Salvatore Alfano said the event took place at Veteran Acres Park on Saturday. Officers from multiple police agencies, local Special […]