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Blog posted in April 2021.

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Spring-Summer River Reporter Available

April 30, 2021

The River Reporter covers all the latest news of Friends’ programs and projects.

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Educator of the Year 2020

April 24, 2021

Teacher uses Chicago River to tap student’s creativity

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Chicago River Day is Action and Advocacy

April 23, 2021

CBS 2 News highlighted the advocacy and action of Friends and our partners to improve and protect our waterways as Friends prepares for Chicago River Day on May 8, 2021.

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Celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2021

Check out some ways Friends’ staff helps the environment every day in their lives.

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A Close Look at Combined Sewer Overflows

April 20, 2021

An in-depth story from NBC 5 Chicago explores how climate change impacts our daily lives and creates more intense rainfalls that can trigger combined sewer overflows.

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