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  1. Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
    1. Bronzeville, Near South Side
      1. Downtown
        1. Englewood, Chatham
          1. Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
            1. Jefferson Park, Portage Park
              1. Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyville
                1. Lincoln Park, Old Town
                  1. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
                    1. Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
                      1. Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
                        1. Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
                          1. Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
                            Polar Plunge

                            Help Raise Money For Special Olympics’ Virtual Polar Plunge With Bags Tournament At My Buddy’s Chicago

                            The two bags tournaments at My Buddy’s is part of numerous events to replace the Chicago Polar Plunge, which is converting to a virtual fundraising format this year.

                            Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
                            Alex V. Hernandez

                            This Year’s Polar Plunge Is Do-It-Yourself — But You Can Still Raise Money For Chicago Families In Need

                            This year, participants don't have to dive into Lake Michigan. They can jump into snow in a bathing suit or have a bucket of cold water dumped on them.

                            Citywide
                            Kelly Bauer

                            Polar Plunge Sends Thousands Into 37-Degree Lake For Special Olympics

                            Al Roker from the Today Show and thousands of others plunged into Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach.

                            Lincoln Park, Old Town
                            Jack Mongan

                            Sunday’s Polar Plunge In Lots Of Very Cold Photos

                            Hundreds of people braved the 35-degree waters of Lake Michigan for the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

                            Lincoln Park, Old Town
                            Jack Mongan

                            Polar Plunge Raising Money To Help 3 Chicago Families Ahead Of Chilly Dip In The Lake

                            The Polar Bear Club wants to raise $35,000 this year to help local families.

                            Downtown
                            Kelly Bauer