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Blog posted in August 2026

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Friends Honors Longtime Leaders

August 08, 2026

Together, their decades of leadership have helped transform the river system into a healthier, vibrant, and more welcoming place.

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Spanish-Language Tours Expand Access at the Bridgehouse Museum

August 07, 2026

The Spanish-language tours are part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors by reducing language barriers and broadening access to its educational programs.

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Don’t Miss the Final Two Happy Hour Speaker Series Events of the Season

August 06, 2026

There are just two opportunities left this season to experience the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum's 20th anniversary Happy Hour Speaker Series.

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Watershed Alliance Partners Celebrate Progress, Strengthen Connections

August 06, 2026

Since its formation by Friends of the Chicago River in 2020, the Watershed Alliance has grown into a network of 55 organizations committed to sharing knowledge, advancing best practices, and demonstrating how natural infrastructure can improve communities throughout the Chicago region.

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Bridgehouse Museum Marks 20 Years of Connecting Chicagoans to the River

August 05, 2026

Located inside the southwest bridgehouse of Chicago's historic DuSable Bridge at Michigan Avenue, the museum has welcomed more than 400,000 visitors since opening in 2006.

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