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New Friends' Video Celebrates Chicago River Renaissance

October 22, 2019

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.”

Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of the River, River Champion Awards Honor Exceptional Efforts

October 21, 2019

Chris Parson, Lauren Umek, and Stephan Vandenbroucke were recognized at Friends' annual meeting.

Volunteer Project Tackles Invasive Plants In North Suburban Watersmeet Woods Forest Preserve

October 14, 2019

Illinois Clean Energy Foundation funds volunteer effort to improve wildlife habitat, flooding prevention

Chicago River Photo Contest Winners Capture Waterway in All Its Wonder

October 07, 2019

Amazing images submitted in our 40th anniversary effort. Take a look!

Fall Chicago River Bridgelift Schedule Set: See How They Work From Inside Our Museum

October 01, 2019

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum's gear room shows the motors and counterweights at work.

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.

Help Friends continue to improve the Chicago River.

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Blog posted in October 2019

New Friends' Video Celebrates Chicago River Renaissance

Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of the River, River Champion Awards Honor Exceptional Efforts

Volunteer Project Tackles Invasive Plants In North Suburban Watersmeet Woods Forest Preserve

Chicago River Photo Contest Winners Capture Waterway in All Its Wonder

Fall Chicago River Bridgelift Schedule Set: See How They Work From Inside Our Museum

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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