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Blog posted in January 2026

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Poster Contest Inspires Litter Free Action

January 10, 2026

Our annual student poster contest encourages creativity while connecting students to the health of their rivers and communities.

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Celebrate River Innovation and Leadership at the 2026 Chicago-Calumet River Summit

January 09, 2026

A limited number of tickets are still available for Friends of the Chicago River’s 2026 Chicago-Calumet River Summit: In Defense of Biodiversity, taking place January 30, and now is the time to secure your spot

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Plan Your Company’s River Action Day Now

January 08, 2026

Friends of the Chicago River’s customized River Action Days offer companies a meaningful, hands-on way to give back to the Chicago-Calumet River system while strengthening teamwork, morale, and connections to the outdoors.

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Friends Supports Chicago Bag Tax Increase

January 05, 2026

Supporting policies like the bag tax aligns directly with one of Friends’ signature initiatives: a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet River.

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