By Lukas J. Voss
Over 3,500 athletes gathered on Chicago´s Southeast Side to celebrate the annual Special Olympics Spring Games. The week-long competition featured athletes from all over the state, who will compete in several track and field competitions.
Photo at top: The Olympic flame was lid during a ceremony at Soldier Field and will burn throughout the Spring Games.(Lukas Voss/Medill)
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