Dressed as chilly penguins, snowmen, polar bears, and brightly-colored shower loofahs, brave community members plunged into the frigid waters of Loon Lake in Yorkville to raise proceeds for the Illinois Special Olympics in the 2025 Law Enforcement Polar Plunge.

The Yorkville School District 115 approved $3 million to construct pole barns outside three elementary schools to create extra classroom space for the children.

Kendall County property transfers from Jan. 2 to Feb. 18, 2025.