The Chicago River has a complicated history. For more than a century, it absorbed factory waste, raw sewage, and runoff from ...

The North Side is home to many of Chicago's popular tourist attractions, including The Magnificent Mile, as well as many of ...

“This is a really monumental day for the city of Chicago and for the Chicago River system. This demonstrates that we have invested in clean water public access, and that the future of our river is ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – Want to swim in the Chicago River? Now’s your chance! The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is officially coming back in September and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. The ...