Willowbrook joins Villa Park Police Department and Village of Villa Park in 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

On March 22, Willowbrook administrators and staff joined members of the Villa Park Police Department and the Village of Villa Park in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois. The event took place at Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club in Oak Brook and raised funds and awareness to support Special Olympics athletes.

The “Villa Park Polar Plungers” team won the best costume contest with its theme of WWF (now WWE)/’80s. To watch the group “take the plunge,” click on the video above. To view a photo gallery, see the images below.

The team has collected $4,385, and donations can still be made. For more information about the “Villa Park Polar Plungers,” including a list of the team members and a link to make a donation, go to https://support.soill.org/team/638011. The event exceeded its fundraising goal and has raised more than $200,000 to date.