Published by admin on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 4:24pm
With cheers from the shoreline and laughter echoing across the lake, hundreds of brave participants plunged into 39-degree water Saturday during the 5th annual Polar Plunge at the Braidwood Recreation Club.
The event drew about 700 participants, all willing to trade warm jackets for swimsuits, costumes and a quick shock of icy water to support Special Olympics Illinois. By the end of the day, the plunge raised more than $200,000 — a record total for the Braidwood event.
