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Blog posted in June 2024

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Happy Hour Speaker Series Underway

June 30, 2024

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of our rivers, wildlife, and related topics such as public art along the river.

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Captain a River Spirit Team for the Race the River 5K

June 29, 2024

By recruiting and leading a team of up to eight individuals, you and your fellow Spirit Team members will help raise funds in celebration of the river’s renaissance and support equitable trail access for all.

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Successful School Year for Chicago River Schools Network

June 28, 2024

Our Chicago River Schools Network trains Chicago-area teachers in river education, inspires curiosity and stewardship in students, and fosters the next generation of environmental leaders to take action towards a healthy, climate-resilient river system for all.

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Student Artist Poster Contest Winners

June 27, 2024

Sponsored by WM, our Chicago River Day Student Poster Contest welcomed submissions of original artwork from Chicago-area elementary and high school students.

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Air, Water, Food, and Energy are the focus of Climate Innovation Summit

June 26, 2024

Friends’ Executive Director Margaret Frisbie joined top environmental research and policy experts for an in-depth panel discussion entitled The Water We Weed.  

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