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River Shallows Project Planting Gets Underway

August 22, 2026

The River Shallows Project uses nature to help build climate resilience throughout the 156-mile Chicago-Calumet River system.

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River Ecology and Governance Task Force Visits South Branch Riverfront Projects

August 21, 2026

The site visit provided an opportunity to look at how river edge designs and habitat strategies are performing roughly five years after their establishment.

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Otter Society Members Have a New Way to Show Their River Pride

August 19, 2026

Otter Society members are individuals and businesses whose generosity helps propel our work form the the ongoing renaissance of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

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Illinois Makes History in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

August 16, 2026

Friends of the Chicago River applauds a new law which makes Illinois the first Great Lakes state to designate pre-production plastic pellets as a pollutant.

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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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Your Autumn Cruise Ticket Unlocks a Matching Gift Opportunity

July 25, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening cruising through downtown Chicago to support two decades of the Bridgehouse Museum connecting people to the Chicago-Calumet River system.

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