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Be a Spirit Team Leader at the Summer Float Party

June 04, 2023

Chicago River Blue Awards

June 03, 2023

The awards recognize river-sensitive projects for exceptional contributions to continuing the improvement of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

Advocacy Celebrated at Big Fish Ball

June 02, 2023

The Big Fish Ball is a special evening to recognize our accomplishments and re-commit ourselves to the amazing recovery of the river system with more bold action and creative solutions.

Friends Stands with Southeast Side Community

June 01, 2023

We are disappointed with a judicial ruling that makes it possible for Southside Recycling to gain a permit to operate.

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.

Every donation helps. See how »

Blog posted in June 2023

Be a Spirit Team Leader at the Summer Float Party

Chicago River Blue Awards

Advocacy Celebrated at Big Fish Ball

Friends Stands with Southeast Side Community

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

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