Polar Plunge, Special Olympics and Lake

More than 30 teams take the plunge at Olsen Lake for Special Olympics Illinois
Teams plunge into the frozen lake for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, raising money for Special Olympics Illinois.
2025 Polar Plunge Chicago: Thousands brave frigid Lake Michigan to raise money for Special Olympics
Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.
25th Polar Plunge Chicago is Sunday at North Avenue Beach, benefits Special Olympics Illinois
Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar Plunge Chicago. About 5,000 people are expected to take the
Dozens take part in ‘Polar Plunge’ to benefit Special Olympics
Dozens of people took part in the “Polar Plunge” at Alameda’s Crown Beach on Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics. KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan was on-hand to take part and to emcee the festive event.
Thousands jumped into Lake Michigan to benefit the Special Olympics
The chilly weather did not prevent thousands of hearty Chicagoans from “taking a dip” at North Avenue Beach Sunday for the annual polar plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
Polar Plunge community event in Granite Bay supports the Special Olympics
Dozens of people came out to Granite Bay to brave the cold waters for this year’s polar plunge. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office took the plunge to new heights by jumping out of a helicopter. Sign up for our Newsletters The event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics.
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Central Illinoisan to represent country at Special Olympics
There will be a Special Olympian from central Illinois this year. 23-year-old Daniel Johnson from Normal will compete in the ...
Sunny skies, freezing temps greet thousands of polar plungers jumping into Lake Michigan
Roughly 4,800 people participated in the 25th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Children's Charities and Special ...
Kidd’s Krue turns Polar Plunge Chicago into ‘best day of the year’
Led by Kidd Carrig, 16, a team that annually participates in Polar Plunge Chicago has grown to over 100 people, raising over ...
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Gold medalist to compete at Special Olympics World Winter Games
A man from Normal is one of 1,500 athletes looking to win gold across the pond. Daniel Johnson, 23, will compete in the ...
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NAI Hiffman represents Special Olympics in purchase of 20,000-square-foot flex office space on Chicago’s Near West Side
NAI Hiffman represented Special Olympics Illinois in its purchase of a 20,000-square-foot, single-story flex office and event ...
Photos: 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago
Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities, took place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at North Avenue Beach. Over 4,000 people jumped into ...
Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend (Feb. 28 – March 2)
While wintry temperatures will be back in the Chicago area this weekend, there will be plenty of activities both indoors and ...