Photo taken from 2024 Bloomington Polar Plunge

NORMAL, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The Polar Plunge will return for 24 in-person events throughout February and March across Illinois.

NORMAL, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2024) — Join us for the largest Special Olympics Illinois sporting event of the year, the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, taking place from June 7-9, 2024, in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. This extraordinary event brings together thousands of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families for a full weekend of celebration, competition, and community.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes at Lake Storey Pavilion on Sunday, February 25, 2PM.

Our top priority is the safety of all participants. Lake Storey is temporarily closed. We are working closely with the Galesburg Parks and Recreation to provide a safe way for participants to plunge.