03-03-2025
Photos: 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago
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 frigid waters of Lake Michigan, with an air temperature in the 20s. The event's goal this year was to raise $2 million.