Thousands of rubber ducks were dumped from the Columbus Drive Bridge, splashing into the Chicago River to kick off the 20th ...

More than 82,000 rubber ducks went floating down the Chicago River for the 2025 Chicago Ducky Derby, an annual fundraiser for ...

It was a warm day in the city for the 2025 Chicago Ducky Derby in support of Special Olympics Illinois programming.

Longtime Special Olympics athlete and Hoffman Estates native Zach Coppel will be front and center at this year’s Special ...

Homewood police Officer Ken Norbut will compete in the Illinois Special Olympics Five-O race at Grundy County Speedway.

A derby festival begins at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Court on Michigan Avenue with games, food trucks, souvenirs, photo opportunities, and music. The official duck splashdown happens at 1 p.m. off of the ...

It was a sunny day on the Chicago River Thursday, and thousands joined together to celebrate the annual Chicago Ducky Derby.

More than 82,000 rubber ducks took the plunge into the Chicago River this week for the 20th annual Chicago Ducky Derby.And it ...

The annual Chicago Ducky Derby splashed down on the Chicago River Thursday afternoon. More than 75,000 rubber ducks raced ...

With the Ducky Derby set for August 7, Special Olympics Illinois President Pete Beale-DelVecchio and Ambassador Zach Coppel share how to join the fun, win prizes, and support a great cause.

Update: Woman reported missing in Bloomington found safe Thursday’s news that the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games have been canceled brought a unique sadness to a sad time.

Detroit Lions defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is out for the season. (August 7, 2025) The street in front of the criminal ...