Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics Founder, Dies

In this Aug. 13, 1970 file photo, Eunice Shriver, left, and Illinois lieutenant-Governor Paul Simon watch as participating members of the International Special Olympics parade at Soldier Field. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell, File)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister to President John F. Kennedy and founder of the Special Olympics, has passed away at the age of 88. While there's much to say about her, Shriver's connection to Chicago comes via the Special Olympics which she founded. The organization held its first international competition here in 1968, just weeks after after the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. The next international competition was also held in Chicago in 1970. [NY Times, LA Times]