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Polar Plunge

Dozens participate in Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

  • Jan 1

Polar plunge at South Side CPD station benefits Special Olympics

  • Mar 29, 2025

Thousands brave Lake Michigan for Chicago Polar Plunge 2025

  • Mar 2, 2025

Registration now open for 2025 Polar Plunge

  • Feb 23, 2025

Video shows swimmers take dip among pancake ice in Lake Michigan

  • Jan 12, 2025

Hundreds take polar plunge in Lake Michigan in north suburbs

  • Jan 1, 2025

Thousands brave frigid Lake Michigan for Chicago Polar Plunge

  • Mar 3, 2024

Hundreds take polar plunge into Lake Michigan in northern suburb

  • Jan 1, 2024

Latest Videos

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Polar Plunge Chicago in Lake Michigan benefits Special Olympics

  • Mar 1
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Thousands to participate in Polar Plunge Chicago next weekend

  • Feb 21
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Chicago Polar Bear Plunge to return to Oak Street Beach

  • Jan 4
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Dozens participate in Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

  • Jan 1
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Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge takes place on frigid New Year's Day

  • Jan 1
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Registration now open for 2025 Polar Plunge

  • Feb 1, 2025
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Hundreds take polar plunge in Lake Michigan in north suburbs

  • Jan 1, 2025
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2024 Chicago Polar Plunge raises $2M for Special Olympics

  • Mar 3, 2024

Latest Stories

Chicago Polar Plunge 2023: Thousands brave Lake Michigan waters in support of Special Olympics

Thousands of people participated in Sunday's event, which started years ago with just 50 participants.

  • Mar 6, 2023

22nd Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge raises money for local families in need

The Chicago Polar Bear Club's 22nd Annual Polar Plunge has continued a long tradition of fundraising and community support.

  • Jan 28, 2023

Shelter Shiver: Animal lovers brave chilly Lake Michigan to help raise funds for new rescue facility

Chicago animal lovers took a splash into a chilly Lake Michigan Sunday at North Avenue Beach, braving the cold temperatures for a heartwarming cause.

  • Mar 27, 2022

Polar Plunge Chicago returns in-person to North Avenue Beach

Close to $2 million has already been raised by those who will soon be soaked and shivering for a good cause.

  • Mar 7, 2022

Chicago Polar Plunge to see thousands jump into frigid Lake Michigan

Thousands will jump into the frigid cold waters of Lake Michigan this weekend in the Polar Plunge.

  • Mar 3, 2022