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Blog posted in February 2019.

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Centennial Volunteers' Event 'Progress in the Preserves' Draws a Crowd to Glenview: PHOTOS

February 22, 2019

Dozens of people turned out to learn more about this tremendous effort and its many successes.

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Gage Park Community Teacher Named Friends’ Educator of the Year

February 19, 2019

Solario Academy High School's Greta Kringle instills stewardship while teaching science.

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Friends’ Litter Collection Effort Expands With Mars Wrigley Foundation Grant

February 19, 2019

Now includes stretch from Foster Avenue, where the North Branch connects with the North Shore Channel, south to North Avenue.

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Chicago Mayoral Election and the Chicago River: Our Views on the Issues

February 13, 2019

There's a number of things the next mayor can do for the Chicago River system.

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Centennial Volunteer Partnership Paying Off for Chicago River System, Forest Preserves

February 11, 2019

Blue Island meeting covers how to volunteer, outdoor activities, and the environmental successes so far.

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Litter Free North Shore Channel Event Digs Into the Trouble with Trash

February 07, 2019

What can you do? Organize your own litter pickup with Friends' Litter Free Toolkit.

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Friends of the Chicago River: 40 Years, 40 Key Moments

February 01, 2019

From our launch in 1979, through our policy work, our on-the-ground projects, and our outreach efforts, we look at 40 milestones in the history of Friends of the Chicago River.

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  1. February 2019 (7)
  2. January 2019 (4)
  3. 2018 (65)
  4. 2017 (36)
  5. 2016 (44)
  6. 2015 (33)
  7. 2014 (28)
  8. 2013 (22)
  9. 2011 (2)

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