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Chicago River Hosts First Organized Swim in 98 Years

Decades of cleanup plus rigorous pre-race testing made a supervised, charity-focused swim possible.

Chicago River Swim Returns After Nearly a Century to Anchor a Busy Weekend of Festivals

Chicago River to Host Open-Water Swim for First Time in 98 Years