Locals Invited To Join Kendall Sheriff In Annual Polar Plunge

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Kendall County Sheriff's Office staff is preparing to take the plunge into icy cold water to support Special Olympics, and county residents are invited to join.

The upcoming plunge, less than one week away, will take place at Loon Lake in Silver Springs State Park beginning at 1 p.m.

Each year, organizations and residents across the state participate in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics athletes from Illinois by providing them with programming, which includes year-round training and competitions as well as personal development and health education opportunities.

Similar to years past, the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is once again hosting the event in 2023, and among participants is the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. As of Monday, the department raised $1,550 of its $2,000 goal.

"While we’re getting cold just thinking about it, we're excited to join the thousands of warm-hearted individuals who will also be taking an icy dip this winter – all in support of these incredible athletes," officials said. "If you look at it like that, a little cold is worth it – right?"

The sheriff's office is part of the 2023 Polar Plunge Yorkville - Region C team, which has raised a total of $35,448 so far.

Local residents who want to support the cause but don't want to subject their bodies to freezing cold water still have the option to support the sheriff's office doing just that.

The links to register or donate to the event can be found via the Yorkville team's page.

Day-of registration will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both the registration booth and parking can be at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Route 71.

After the jump, participants can partake in the Plunge Post Party that will be held from 2-4 p.m. at Roadhouse RTE 47, 1901 S. Bridge St. in Yorkville.

Additional information about the event can be found online.