The Sept. 20 race will raise money for ALS research at Northwestern University, as well as swimming education and water ...

The Chicago River Swim is returning for a second year.

Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the first open water swim in the Chicago River in almost a century this fall. The landmark event, set for Sept. 21, will celebrate the city's environmental progress ...

After a successful inaugural event in 2025, the Chicago River Swim is coming back in September, officials announced.

CHICAGO (WGN) – Want to swim in the Chicago River? Now’s your chance! The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is officially coming back in September and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — For three Chicago area residents, it’ll soon be time to leave the dry banks of the Riverwalk and immerse themselves in ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago River Swim is returning for a second year. Mayor Johnson held a Riverwalk press conference Thursday morning to make the announcement. The swim returns on Sept. 20. “The Chicago ...

CHICAGO — For three Chicago area residents, it’ll soon be time to leave the dry banks of the Riverwalk and immerse themselves in the waters of the Chicago River. Olivia Smoliga, Dr. Derya Ozyurt and ...