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Annual Cop on a Rooftop event returns to local Dunkin' locations
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Annual Cop on a Rooftop event returns to local Dunkin' locations

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 15, 2026

A rainy start to the morning didn't dampen the spirits of Cop on a Rooftop at local Dunkin' locations.

Jersey Mike's to host Day of Giving supporting Special Olympics
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Jersey Mike's to host Day of Giving supporting Special Olympics

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

Jersey Mike's Day of Giving will take place Wednesday, March 25, during normal store hours at participating locations. 

Freezin' for a reason: Polar Plunge returns to Lake Decatur for 25th year
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Freezin' for a reason: Polar Plunge returns to Lake Decatur for 25th year

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 2, 2026

For those prepping to brave the cold, Decatur's Polar Plunge will make its return this weekend. 

Sangamon County gym trains athletes for Special Olympics — at no cost
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Sangamon County gym trains athletes for Special Olympics — at no cost

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Be Humble Gym, a gym specifically for people with physical or mental disabilities, is coaching athletes in preparation for the Special Olympics. 

Cop on A Rooftop raises money for Special Olympics Illinois
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Cop on A Rooftop raises money for Special Olympics Illinois

  • Caroline Reese
  • Updated May 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — It was a sweet start to a Friday morning.

Warrensburg to host Special Olympics spring games, over 300 athletes expected
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Warrensburg to host Special Olympics spring games, over 300 athletes expected

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 9, 2025

WARRENSBURG, Ill. (WAND) — Special Olympics Illinois will host their annual Region I spring games at Warrensburg-Latham high school Saturday.

Special Olympians take on first responders in local 'Heroes Game'
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Special Olympians take on first responders in local 'Heroes Game'

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 28, 2025

MONTICELLO , Ill. (WAND) — Piatt County first responders met their match in a basketball game against the Piatt County Golden Eagles Special O…

2022 Polar Plunge raises over $68K
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2022 Polar Plunge raises over $68K

  • Updated Mar 9, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The 2022 Polar Plunge in Decatur raised over $68,000 for Special Olympics! 

Special Olympian gets major surprise, will compete for Team USA in 2022
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Special Olympian gets major surprise, will compete for Team USA in 2022

  • Sep 23, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A local Special Olympian was surprised by family and peers Thursday night with news that she will compete for Team USA …

Sangamon Valley NHS raise funds to participate in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge
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Sangamon Valley NHS raise funds to participate in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge

  • Updated Mar 10, 2021

NIANTIC, Ill. (WAND)- National Honor Students of Sangamon Valley High School gear up to take their very first plunge into the 2021 Law Enforce…

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