Illinois Special Olympics athletes get sweet send-off

Saturday, June 30, 2018
ROSEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- A sweet send-off for some Illinois athletes happening this week.

The Sugar Factory hosted Illinois' Special Olympics team for a goodbye party.
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Forty six athletes and 13 coaches are headed to compete in the games in Seattle.

It all starts Sunday. You can catch the opening ceremony right here on ABC 7 at 2:30 p.m.
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