Illinois Special Olympics athletes get sweet send-off

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.

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.