Special Olympics Illinois Basketball Championships Canceled Due To Coronavirus Concern
(Normal, IL) — The Special Olympics is canceling the Illinois State Basketball Championships due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus. The games were scheduled to be played at Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington/Normal this coming Saturday and Sunday. In a statement posted to Facebook Tuesday, officials said that the safety of their athletes is the top priority. The Special Olympics says they will continue to monitor the situation going forward.
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03-11-2020 03:36:02
