Illinois Special Olympics Winter Games athletes with Chestnut Mountain ski guides that shadow the athletes when on the slopes

Young Athlete Program participant in snowshoeing

NEW "Young Athletes Program" participants in snowshoeing competition

Paul with President and CEO of Illinois Special Olympics - Doug Snyder

The Knights of Columbus, a big supporter and sponsor of the Winter Games

Illinois Special Olympics team and coach atop Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort in Galena, Illinois, after a day of competition.

Another big sponsor of Special Olympics is the Illinois Law Enforcement Community, who are always on hand to fundraise, pass out medals and cheer on the athletes. Paul Strandquist with two of Illinois' finest!!!

Snowshoeing Competition

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing event getting ready to start!!!