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 ...

Architecture cruises across Lake Michigan and observation decks with 360-degree views are great options if exploring ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- Over the years, the Chicago River, which meanders through this city as a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling urban environment, has been abused, neglected, manipulated and dyed green.

And one of the best ways to appreciate the cityscape is from the river. While there are dozens of cruise operators, Chicago's First Lady Cruises stands out for its 90-minute architecture cruise ...

When organizers announced their plans for an open swim in the Chicago River in September, residents across the city raised their eyebrows. The days when the river was a dumping ground for 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 — Thousands flooded the streets of downtown on Saturday morning to watch the Chicago River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025. The annual tradition has been ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.