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.
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
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.
Wind moves into Chicago, brings dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan
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Despite location change and downpours, open-water swim on Lake Michigan draws hundreds to the lakefront
As the first wave of swimmers waded a few hundred feet into the 73-degree water Sunday morning at Ohio Street Beach, the rain began to pelt down in earnest. From the concrete trail and the beach, spectators gathered to witness an open-water distance swim on Lake Michigan.
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