Chicago River Swim returns
‘Chicago River Swim’ takes place in Lake Michigan instead of the river
Instead of a swimming in the Chicago River, participants in the inaugural "Chicago River Swim" swam in Lake Michigan, raising $150,000 for ALS research and $50,000 to fund water safety lessons for 2,000 children in underserved communities.
Different locale doesn't dampen Chicago River Swim turnout
Sunday morning’s downpours didn’t seem to bother swimmers at Ohio Street Beach, who gathered for the first Chicago River Swim that was not in the river. Thousands of swimmers took off to mark the start of the inaugural Chicago River Swim.
Chicago River Swim: Open water swimmers take on relocated race in Lake Michigan
On a rainy Sunday morning in Lake Michigan, hundreds of eager and already wet swimmers hit the water for an amazing cause. Organizers hope to host the event next year in the Chicago River.
Photo: Chicago River Swim returns after 116 years
On Sunday, roughly 500 participants jumped in Lake Michigan for the Chicago River Swim, 116 years after a similar event prompted the Tribune headline: “Germs Of Chicago River Mere Bagatelle To
Wind moves into Chicago, brings dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan
Wind flow will create dangerous waves of 5 to 10 feet Sunday night and Monday. This college football season is still devoid of major upsets, but some teams have played tougher schedules than others. A Colorado ending so nice they stormed the field twice.
Chicago fishing: Shoreline salmon/trout and a shift toward fall weather
Shoreline salmon and trout and the shift toward fall weather drive this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.
Illinois court rules Trump Tower endangered Chicago River, killed fish for nearly 20 years
While there’s no evidence that migrants in Ohio are eating people’s pets, Trump Tower may have been illegally killing fish in ...
Trump Tower Ruled a 'Public Nuisance'" for River Discharge
"Defendant has created and continues to create a public nuisance in violation of Illinois law by operating its [permit] in a ...
Music of the Baroque concert from the Chicago River a spectacular twist on classical music performance
The city's multitude of ambient noises became part of a wonderful, bustling urban setting, as the music danced over the water ...
Watch: Man kayaks across the Chicago River to commute to work
Dan Schreiner, a financial advisor from Chicago, commutes to work by kayak, embracing an eco-friendly and adventurous ...
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Trump Tower found liable for Chicago River pollution
A judge this week found Trump Tower in Chicago liable for polluting the Chicago River without the proper permits and failing ...
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Watch: Man kayaks across the Chicago River to commute to work
Frustrating. Nothing seems to flow smoothly except all right, the Chicago River, no traffic on the river today. Dan Schreiner has to work downtown today. Open up the valves here, but it'll be ...
Shooting in Chicago's Streeterville district leaves man seriously wounded
A 26-year-old man was on the sidewalk in the 300 block of East North Water Street when he was shot in the head by an unknown ...