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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Mike Daugerdas poses for a picture. Daugerdas will compete for Team Illinois basketball at the Special Olympics USA Games in July.

Evanston basketball player chosen to compete in 2018 Special Olympics USA Games

October 30, 2017

Evanston Special Recreation athlete Mike Daugerdas developed a childhood passion for basketball when he began playing the sport in an alley with neighbors. As he grew older, Daugerdas, who said he...

Evanston resident to compete in Special Olympics

May 14, 2014

An Evanston resident has been selected to be a member of the aquatics team in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games this June. Caroline Colianne was chosen to compete on the Special Olympics Illinois delegation....

The New Trier Powerlifting Club team runs out of the water Saturday at the Polar Plunge in Evanston.  The event’s North Beach participants raised a total of more than $260,000.

Hundreds plunge into Lake Michigan to benefit Special Olympics

February 23, 2014

Hundreds of individuals raised  funds this weekend by entering the icy waters of Lake Michigan at North Beach for a "polar plunge" benefiting Special Olympics Illinois athletes. "It's the biggest...

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