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25th annual Decatur Polar Plunge makes big splash, raises $89k
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25th annual Decatur Polar Plunge makes big splash, raises $89k

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Mar 7, 2026

Nearly 400 participants braved the cold for Decatur's 25th Polar Plunge Saturday.

Freezin' for a reason: Polar Plunge returns to Lake Decatur for 25th year
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Freezin' for a reason: Polar Plunge returns to Lake Decatur for 25th year

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 2, 2026

For those prepping to brave the cold, Decatur's Polar Plunge will make its return this weekend. 

2022 Polar Plunge raises over $68K
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2022 Polar Plunge raises over $68K

  • Updated Mar 9, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The 2022 Polar Plunge in Decatur raised over $68,000 for Special Olympics! 

Sangamon Valley NHS raise funds to participate in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge
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Sangamon Valley NHS raise funds to participate in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge

  • Updated Mar 10, 2021

NIANTIC, Ill. (WAND)- National Honor Students of Sangamon Valley High School gear up to take their very first plunge into the 2021 Law Enforce…

Polar Plunge set to return to Lake Decatur
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Polar Plunge set to return to Lake Decatur

  • Jackson Brunner
  • Updated Jan 24, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Teams will dive into chilly Lake Decatur waters this March during the annual Polar Plunge.

Crowds take freezing swim in 'Polar Plunge'
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Crowds take freezing swim in 'Polar Plunge'

  • Mar 3, 2018

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Illinoisans took a dip in Lake Decatur’s freezing water for a cause. 

Crowds take freezing swim in 'Polar Plunge'
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Crowds take freezing swim in 'Polar Plunge'

  • Updated Mar 9, 2022
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