Chicago River Hosts First Open-Water Swim in Nearly a Century
TL;DR
Hundreds of people participated in the first organized swim in the Chicago River in nearly 100 years, symbolizing the significant environmental improvements made over the past decades to clean up the river, which was once heavily polluted and considered untouchable. The event highlights the progress in restoring urban waterways and the ongoing efforts needed to maintain these ecological gains.
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- Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years The Guardian
- Chicago River Swim, 1st open-water swimming event on river in nearly 100 years, goes off Sunday morning WGN-TV
- Hundreds to plunge into Chicago River for open water swim on Sunday NBC 5 Chicago
- From open sewer to playground: Chicago’s diving into its river after nearly a century USA Today
- First Chicago River Swim in Nearly 100 Years Set for This Weekend WTTW
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