The pandemic forced most of Special Olympics Chicago’s programming to be canceled or held remotely. Daley said athletes stayed in touch through online pizza parties, Bingo nights and cooking events. As COVID-19 restrictions have begun to ease, she said, the Chicago Park District has been holding a few small, outdoor events for the athletes — fishing, archery, snowshoeing.
Column: Chicago’s Polar Plunge is another pandemic casualty, but Special Olympics supporters are finding other ways to douse themselves in frigid water
