Special Olympics Chicago

Runners can now donate to the neighborhood Special Olympics program when they sign up for the race.

The skating event at 11505 S. Western Ave. will include holiday music and cookie decorating.

The sixth annual fundraiser will include a duck race along with an assortment of kid-friendly games.

Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) was named to the board of directors for Special Olympics Chicago on Wednesday.

The new Lakeview salon is raising money for Special Olympics Chicago this month.

Running Excels in Beverly will host its third annual Emerald Isle Mile ahead of the parade on Sunday.

After learning they were in second place, students rallied using social media to boost voting.

Voting for Maggie Kendall's "Dream Big Teacher Challenge" concludes on Sunday, and she needs your help.

Saturday's fundraising events are open to the public.

The proposed facility for athletes with intellectual disabilities could be built by 2018.

And the Puterbaugh Sisters host a night of live jazz and standup comedy at Up Comedy Club.

Those who did not take part can still donate until April 1.

The mayor challenged the comedian to take a dip in the lake for charity.

And find out what's happening around the neighborhood tonight.