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Carrying the torch for Special Olympics

Special Olympian Dan James Sugar Grove carries torch while participating torch run with members local law enforcement agencies Sunday North

Special Olympian Dan James of Sugar Grove carries a torch while participating in a torch run with members of local law enforcement agencies Sunday in North Aurora. The run was held to draw attention to the upcoming Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games June 15 in Normal. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

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Updated: July 13, 2012 6:14AM



Elgin officer James Bailey carries a Special Olympics torch while running with officers representing six local agencies Sunday in Aurora. The Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run is designed to bring awareness to the mission of Special Olympics and features police officers from around the region carrying the “Flame of Hope” torch. The torch will be carried through dozens of Illinois communities via 23 different legs to its final destination — the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games on Friday at Illinois State University in Normal.





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