Greg Whipple of Lindenhurst dresses as Batman during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach.Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Joe Morris, 17 of Waukegan, and Gabi Turcotte, 16, of Buffalo Grove take a casual stroll in the frigid water during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach.Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Daniel Reppert, left, of McHenry and John Sota of Zion dress as Chippendale dancers as they lead a crowd out of the water during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Rebecca Battisford, left, and Jailene Leal both of Winthrop Harbor, shiver as they come out of the water during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach.Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Melanie Ricchetti of Great Lakes Naval Station dresses as a polar bear during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Ricchettis mother made the costume for her specifically for the event.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Alex Mancilla of Elgin wears a suit as he runs out of the water during the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach.Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Images from the 13th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Sunday, New Year´s Day, at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County through recreation program scholarships to individuals with special needs.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com