jeff — Many local swim teams gathered at Austin Lake on Saturday for the second annual Polar Plunge, organized by the Ohio Valley YMCA-- and to say it was cold would be an understatement.

Special Olympics supporters who prefer to stay out of the water can register as “Chickens” and receive “I’m too Chicken to ...

Thousands jump into Lake Michigan for the 25th annual Chicago Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach on Sunday. Funds raised will go to the Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities.

Hundreds braved icy waters at Lake Riley during Eden Prairie’s Polar Plunge, raising over $185,000 for Special Olympics ...