May 2, 2018 6:31 pm Special Olympics Celebrates 50 Years With Annual Chicago Participant Special Olympics is celebrating 50 years and a local athlete has been part of the competition since day one. NBC 5’s Anayeli Ruiz has the details. Local 3:10 Making a Difference: Shelter Inc. 4:02 Making a Difference: Kristin Oliver Memorial Blood Drive 3:50 Making a Difference: Institute for Therapy Through the Arts 3:15 Making a Difference: Pivoting in Heels 4:58 Making a Difference: Illinois Native American Summit