| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 23, 2026, 12:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 23, 2026, 12:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-extreme-cold-too-chilly-for-even-a-polar-plunge-annual-event-canceled/3880213/ |
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The annual polar plunge fundraiser hosted by the Chicago Polar Bear Club
scheduled for Friday was canceled in anticipation of sub-zero temperatures set
to freeze the region.
The Chicago Polar Bear Club posted a video about the cancellation on social
media Thursday.
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