Four sites along Chicago’s waterways reveal remnants of the river’s industrial past alongside restoration efforts that reveal its wild future. The Wild Mile is an innovative project aimed at ...

Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city will now be supercharged by a freshly updated Clean Water Act permit and the efforts of nonprofits ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Local scientists are trying to transform the Chicago River into a wildlife sanctuary. It's all part of an ongoing effort to restore biodiversity in the Chicago area. In the ...

One of Chicago's most iconic traditions is back again this year: the St. Patrick's Day river dyeing. But when will the beloved event take place? According to Choose Chicago, crews plan to head out ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Kayakers manuever to avoid Chicago River tour boats. New rules will keep the river and other waterways cleaner. Sun-Times file Share The recent announcement ...

St. Patrick's Day brings green decorations, outfits and even beer, so it's only fitting that the nation's county with the most Irish people take it a step further and dye a waterway green.

The annual Chicago River dyeing will turn waters green for St. Patrick's Day this weekend, but what time will it start and how long will it last? The iconic tradition is set to take place Saturday ...

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Key Highlight: Snapping a photo of your reflection in The Bean is a quintessential Chicago souvenir. A first-time visit to Chicago isn't complete without a stop at Millennium Park. Situated in ...

While everyone gets to be a bit Irish on Saint Patrick's Day Sunday, the Chicago River will get a head start when it is dyed green this weekend. The over 60-year tradition of dyeing the Chicago ...