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  • Plunging for a purpose: Community rallies behind Special Olympics

    Emily Jankauski

    Photo and Article by Emily Jankauski: Students and teachers of Fisher High School were all smiles as they jumped into the lake water. Each plunger raised $100 for Special Olympics Illinois Region I before jumping into the chilly water at Lake of the Woods. Darting to the water with no intentions of looking back, more than 300… Read more

  • A tower of strength: Madeleine McNulty’s legacy of joy leaves impression with students

    Emily Jankauski

    Article and Photo by: Emily Jankauski Competing for the Mahomet Area Magic, Madeleine McNulty (top left) often enjoyed seeing her teammates win over herself. Her mother, Dawn McNulty said she exhibited a ‘spirit of enthusiasm and positivity.’ Twisting and twirling her way through life’s obstacles, Madeleine McNulty will be honored at this year’s Special Olympics… Read more

  • Polar Plunge scheduled for February 24

    Dani Tietz

    Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics through the annual Polar Plunge… Read more

  • Donations to Special Olympics made in honor of McNulty

    Dani Tietz

    Friends and family of Sophmore Madeleine McNulty, who passed away from complications of from PCDH19 epilepsy on February 25, 2017, are selling bracelets to raise money for the Mahomet Special Olympics team. Madeleine competed with the local Special Olympics team by participating in gymnastics, bowling and bocce ball. She participated in the Illinois State games,… Read more

  • Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 25

    Dani Tietz

    Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability… Read more

  • Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 27

    Dani Tietz

    Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 27. And for the first time, participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests… Read more