Chicago’s annual Ducky Derby dropped ninety thousand rubber ducks into the river—yes, really—and it wasn’t just for laughs. This wild, splashy fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois raised over $480,000, with sponsors paying $10 per duck (which feeds an athlete lunch) or $30 for a pack of six. The fastest duck won an SUV, second place got $2,500 cash, and the whole scene was a festival of fun, photos, and community spirit—all to support athletes with disabilities across the state.

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