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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