Knights of Columbus State Winter Games competitions took place from Tuesday, February 4, through Thursday, February 6, 2020. Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games is hosted at Chestnut Mountain, 8700 W. Chestnut Mountain Road, Galena, IL.
Winter Games is one of 11 State sports competitions. It is the culminating competition for those participating in Alpine Skiing or Snowshoeing. Athletes cannot participate in more than one sport. Over 450 athletes were set to compete and show off their winning form.
Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton is shown. Brearton volunteered with VFW’s and American Legions of the Rockford, IL, area. On Wednesday, February 5, he ran the snack counter, for athletes at the Illinois Special Olympics 2020 Winter Games.
