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Dax Shepard Will Be VIP At Polar Plunge 2017

The Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Chicago.

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Polar Plunge Set for March 6, No Word Yet on Celebrity Appearances

The icy dive into Lake Michigan will be held at North Avenue beach and will begin at 10 a.m.

Ald. O'Shea Plans To Run Chicago Marathon For Special Olympics

Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) was named to the board of directors for Special Olympics Chicago on Wednesday.

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LINCOLN PARK MORNING REPORT: Healthy Eating 101, Penthouse for Sale

And the Puterbaugh Sisters host a night of live jazz and standup comedy at Up Comedy Club.

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Polar Plunge Raised More than $1 Million for Special Olympics

Those who did not take part can still donate until April 1.

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Jimmy Fallon, Rahm Emanuel Take the Polar Plunge

The mayor challenged the comedian to take a dip in the lake for charity.

Rahm Preps for Polar Plunge, Quick Dip With Jimmy Fallon

Mayor Rahm Emanuel teared up when talking about the Polar Plunge as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.

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How Rahm Bullied Jimmy Fallon Into Taking an Icy Bath

Rahm's social media attack didn't stop until "The Tonight Show" host agreed to take the Polar Plunge.

'Skinny' Sheahan Advises Jimmy Fallon to Take Rahm's Deal, Do Polar Plunge

KONKOL: Sheahan hopes the fear of Rahm scares the "Tonight Show" host into helping the Special Olympics.

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Rahm Says He'll Appear on 'Tonight Show' if Jimmy Fallon Takes Polar Plunge

The new host of "The Tonight Show" reportedly said the mayor had an open invitation to appear.

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Polar Plunge Draws Thousands to Freezing, Fun Charity Event

About 2,500 donned costumes and jumped into Lake Michigan Sunday to raise money for the Special Olympics.

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The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

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We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.