Special Olympics Illinois - Region A

03/27/2026

This year's Rockford Polar Plunge may be in the books and we couldn't have done it without our sponsors! Huge thanks to the Rockford Plunge sponsors for backing our athletes and community!

Statewide Presenting Sponsor: Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Statewide Gold Sponsor: Jewel-Osco Statewide Silver Sponsor: Gallagher Statewide Bronze Sponsor: United

03/23/2026

As Polar plunge season officially wraps up, thanks to our incredible sponsors from the Mendota Polar Plunge; we are grateful for you!

03/20/2026

Region A Sponsor Shout Out! Thanks again to the generous sponsors of this year's Huskie Polar Plunge! ❄️ Your support keeps our athletes training and competing all year long.

Statewide Presenting Sponsor: Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Statewide Gold Sponsor: Jewel-Osco
Statewide Silver Sponsor: Gallagher Bronze Sponsor: United

03/11/2026

The Region A Polar Plunges made a SPLASH this season! Thank you to all of the Polar Plungers who came out to support local Special Olympics Illinois athletes at Huskie Stadium, Mendota or Rockford Polar Plunges! 💙❄️
Big Thanks to our sponsors: 102.3 The Coyote, 96.5 The Wolf, Alpine Kiwanis, Schnucks, Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), T-Mobile, 96.7 The Eagle, Vestis Corporation & Mary's Market
*photo credit Patrick Yarbrough*

03/03/2026

The 21st annual Rockford Polar Plunge is THIS Saturday!

03/01/2026

The Month of Giving is here! Reminder to stop by Jersey Mike's Subs this March to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games ❤️ We’ll see you out there!

Cheer on Team Special Olympics Illinois as they compete on the national stage.

02/26/2026

March is Jersey Mike's Subs Month of Giving! 🌟 Order all month long and make a difference for Special Olympics Illinois with a donation in store or through the app. Then come back on Wednesday, March 25 for the Jersey Mike’s and 100% of sales will be donated to help local athletes attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
https://www.soill.org/usa-games/ -mikes

02/23/2026

We are excited to Plunge in Lake Mendota on Saturday! It's not too late to register: https://support.soill.org/MendotaPlunge26

02/17/2026

Huskie Stadium Polar Plungers: are you ready to make a SPLASH this weekend?

02/06/2026

Northern Illinois University -Huskie Stadium Plunge is coming up in a few short weeks! Let's Go Huskies! support.soill.org/HuskieStadiumPlunge26🥶

It’s officially Polar Plunge season! ❄️🌊

Here’s where our first round of plunges are happening:
– Collinsville
– Huskie Stadium (NIU)
– Mahomet
– Peoria
– Galesburg
– Quincy

Don’t miss out, sign up today! https://bit.ly/49Wxeug

02/02/2026

Congratulations to the Region A Sr. Basketball Teams who competed yesterday! Well done, athletes!
Thank you to the Oregon Lady Hawks for volunteering! We appreciate you.

01/27/2026

In a few short weeks, we’ll be plunging into icy waters at two lakes and one pool to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. Bundle up, be brave, and come cheer or plunge with us.

Special shoutout to the incredible Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and the many local law enforcement agenices for igniting amazing support and leading the way for our plungers this year! 💙🔥
Rockford Illinois Police Department,
Dixon, Illinois Police Department
Sheriff Winnebago County
Mendota Police Department
Northern Illinois University - Police and Public Safety