The last open water swimming event on the Chicago River took place 98 years ago. And now it’s back! On Sunday, Sept. 21, 500 swimmers will take on a one-to-two mile stretch of the river to showcase ...
Next month, 500 swimmers will take off on a one- or two-mile swim in open water for the Chicago River Swim. It is a test of endurance and strength, and so was the years-in-the-making effort to get the ...
The Chicago River Swim is returning for a second year. On Sunday, September 20, hundreds of people will jump in the river to raise money for ALS research and learn-to-swim programs at the Chicago Park ...
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago River Swim will return for its second year in September, city says
Chicago River Swim will return for its second year in September, city says
WBEZ: 500 people to take on the Chicago River Swim after nearly 100 years
500 people to take on the Chicago River Swim after nearly 100 years
Yahoo: Chicago River Swim raising money for ALS research, will be first open-water swim event in the river in almost 100 years
Chicago River Swim raising money for ALS research, will be first open-water swim event in the river in almost 100 years
For the first time in almost a century, hundreds of swimmers will jump into the Chicago River for an open water swim on Sunday. The Chicago River Swim kicks off with an opening ceremony at 6:30 a.m.
The Hill: Hundreds take part in organized swim in Chicago River for the first time in 100 years