BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Students, teachers and the Byron Fire Department jumped into ice-cold water Friday afternoon. They call ...

Many people don’t know that doing small things like jumping into a freezing cold lake can mean so much for another person.” ...

The annual 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 the ...

Roughly 4,800 people participated in the 25th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Children's Charities and Special ...

Costume contest Polar Plunge emcee Greg Moore, in the blue fuzzy hat, interviews Gary Daniels, center, who entered the event’s costume contest dressed like WKRP’s Les Nessman. Other costume ...

DeSales University student Justin Rice takes the plunge Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during a Special Olympics Polar Plunge hosted by DeSales University in Upper Saucon Township. All proceeds benefit ...

Sunday marked the 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children's Charities. ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said the water temperature was in the mid-30s.