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Blog posted in April 2023

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Canal Corridor Association Honors Friends

April 28, 2023

Friends of the Chicago River honored with the Boat Captain's Award from the Canal Corridor Association.

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Get your Floaty Toys for the Summer Float Party, Early Bird Tickets Available

April 24, 2023

This year you can also embody the spirit of the river by becoming a Spirit Team Captain and lead a team of up to four individuals on an enthusiastic float to raise funds to support the mission of Friends of the Chicago River.

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It’s Earth Day, Demand Change

April 22, 2023

The first Earth Day brought millions of Americans into the streets to demand change… and change happened.

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Start Your Bids! Big Fish Ball Silent Auction is Open

April 18, 2023

The silent auction offers more than 60 fantastic items.

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Rivers are His Muse

April 18, 2023

Ben Miller spent hours painting historic Bubbly Creek using his unique style of fly cast painting.

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Litter Free Supply Stations Empower Neighborhood Cleanups

April 14, 2023

Each supply station is equipped with litter grabbers, buckets, bags, gloves and our Litter Free Toolkit. 

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Celebrate River Advocacy at the Big Fish Ball

April 08, 2023

The Big Fish Ball is a special evening to reflect on our accomplishments and to re-commit ourselves to vigorous advocacy and bold action for the transformation of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

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In Memorial – Sigrid Pilgrim

April 07, 2023

A committed defender of the environment and a decades-long volunteer and supporter of Friends of the Chicago River.

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Student Poster Contest Underway; Inspires River Action

April 04, 2023

Annual student poster contest inspires action to improve our rivers and communities by helping to create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet River system.

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