Around Town Fridays: Scenes From The Lake View Polar Bear Club's Celebration of Shrinkage

By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Entertainment on Feb 3, 2012 6:00PM

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The Lakeview Polar Bear Club held their 11th annual "Celebration of Shrinkage" Jan. 28. Chicagoist Photos Flickr Pool contributor Mike Travis was on hand with his camera at the ready and included some shots from the balmy plunge. You can check out Travis's entire set here.

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