Registration is now open for Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, presented by Special Children's Charities. The event returns to North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 2 ...

This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid waters of Lake Michigan. According to organizers, more than 4,800 ...

For 26 years, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge has helped thousands of athletes with Special Olympics Illinois, giving them access to year-round sports competitions, development ...

Saturday was Sophia Newhouse’s third polar plunge at just 11 years old. She said she went the water up to her thighs and decided to come back out — as this year was the coldest plunge yet.

Buzz around the Polar Plunge has spread around campus. Held by Minnesota State’s Special Olympics Club, this event took place on April 29 in Lot 6. The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for ...