North Branch Survey Recommendations: More Paddling Spots, Concrete Removal, Better Signage
Friends and partners surveyed the North Branch of the Chicago River between River Park and Gompers Park.
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New Friends' Video Celebrates Chicago River Renaissance
Mayor Lightfoot: "Chicagoans simply wouldn't be able to enjoy and benefit from this resource without Friends of the Chicago River. I am grateful for their stewardship.”
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Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of the River, River Champion Awards Honor Exceptional Efforts
Chris Parson, Lauren Umek, and Stephan Vandenbroucke were recognized at Friends' annual meeting.
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Volunteer Project Tackles Invasive Plants In North Suburban Watersmeet Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois Clean Energy Foundation funds volunteer effort to improve wildlife habitat, flooding prevention
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Chicago River Photo Contest Winners Capture Waterway in All Its Wonder
Amazing images submitted in our 40th anniversary effort. Take a look!
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Fall Chicago River Bridgelift Schedule Set: See How They Work From Inside Our Museum
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum's gear room shows the motors and counterweights at work.
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Thiess International Riverprize: Friends of the Chicago River a Finalist for Prestigious Honor
Riverprize is the world's foremost award in river basin management, bestowed by the Australia-based International River Foundation.
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Crayfish in Chicago River Presentation, Lab Tour Kicks Off Adopt a River Schools Program
Dr. Reuben Keller, Elizabeth Berg warn of invasive species.
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First-Ever Chicago River Revival Festival Goes Swimmingly
The annual Big Jump was part of this celebration of Friends' 40 years.
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Lunchtime Lecture: 3 Things About Chicago River Bridges
Historian Patrick McBriarty is the author of many Chicago history books, including "Chicago River Bridges."
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