For the first time in nearly a century, hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Chicago River over the weekend. Here's why.

About 300 swimmers participated in the event, marveling at the clean water and festive atmosphere. Event organizers say ...

Participants in the Chicago River Swim made their way along a one- or two-mile route downtown. It was the first time in 95 ...

Photos from the Chicago River Swim on Sept. 21, 2025, which raised $100,000 for research into ALS and celebrated the river’s recovery from its polluted past.

The Chicago River Swim celebrates environmental progress, community impact and a renewed connection to the river. It also raises funds for ALS research.

Olivia Smoliga, Becca Mann Win First Chicago River Swims in Nearly a Century. Around 300 competitors dove in for the historic race.

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Hundreds of residents gathered Sunday for an historic event, as the first Chicago River swim in nearly a century hit the ...

Hundreds took part in a historic swim in the Chicago River on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The Guardian reported the organized swim was the first of its kind in close to 100 years. The ...

More than 250 swimmers jumped into the Chicago River on Sunday morning, marking the first open-river swim in the ...

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