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The final estimate was that 5,500 took part, down from previous years, but it made the $1.5M goal.
General admission is $50 for the show Saturday at Studio Paris, 59 W. Hubbard St.
Murders declined to a 50-year low, while Mayor Rahm Emanuel plunged into the Polar Vortex.
The mayor made his first appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show" Tuesday.
And the Puterbaugh Sisters host a night of live jazz and standup comedy at Up Comedy Club.
Those who did not take part can still donate until April 1.
The mayor challenged the comedian to take a dip in the lake for charity.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel teared up when talking about the Polar Plunge as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
Jen Kramer has made it her goal to make sure people know the history of Special Olympics Chicago.
Rahm's social media attack didn't stop until "The Tonight Show" host agreed to take the Polar Plunge.
The new host of "The Tonight Show" said he's coming this weekend to jump in the lake.
Emanuel, the ultimate fundraiser, hopes to "guilt" Fallon into helping the Special Olympics.
KONKOL: Sheahan hopes the fear of Rahm scares the "Tonight Show" host into helping the Special Olympics.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
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Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
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The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
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