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Polar Plunge

Neighborhoods

  1. Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
    1. Downtown
      1. Englewood, Chatham
        1. Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
          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

                        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