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

It's that time of year when thousands take the Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan all to raise money for charity.

Amy Taylor, executive director for Special Children’s Charities, and Ryan Ebervein, senior at St. Patrick’s High School, join Lisa Dent to talk about the Polar Plunge® Chicago,

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

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.

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.