Chicago River Nightlife

While some talk of Chicago being on fire and overrun, the view from the Chicago River seems pretty chill.

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/chicago-river-nightlife/

#PhotoOfTheDay #chicago #ChicagoRiver #night #PhotoOfTheDay #travel #USA #water

Last weekend I went on a beautiful bike ride, and took the 606 and two other long trails along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, as well as passing through many of the city's beautiful neighborhoods in between.

I took this photo just after passing by the deer that didn't even consider to run away – it simply kept on searching for food. 💚

#chicago #chicagoriver #northbranch #bikemoreseemore

ICE boats trawling the Chicago River. This is the DUMBEST thing I've seen in my entire life. No exaggeration. What's next? Humvees loaded with armed, masked agents patrolling Disney's Main Street U.S.A.?

#ICE #Chicago #ChicagoRiver

Colin Smalley, president of local 777 International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, the #union that reps employees of the harbor lock separating the #ChicagoRiver from Lake Michigan, agreed the move was a “conspicuous demonstration.”

“I think it’s designed to be chilling. I think it’s designed to take one of the gems of our city...another good, another public value we have here in #Chicago. The president has not been shy about his hatred for our city, & he’s pushing limits.”

When asked about the #BorderPatrol boat presence after Thursday’s City Council meeting, 42nd Ward Ald. Brendan Reilly called it “bizarre.”

“It seems like a really cheap photo op for President Trump to flex his #ICE muscles with his hotel sign in the background likely,” said Reilly, whose ward covers parts of the #ChicagoRiver in the Loop. “It’s bizarre, & I really wish the president would focus on more important priorities.”

#law #immigration #Trump #intimidation #MafiaState #MilitaryState

Also Thurs, US #BorderPatrol Chief Michael Banks posted on social media that he had arrived in #Chicago. Later, he posted pictures from a boat, saying: “Where streets end, our Marine Unit begins. On the Chicago River, #CBP leadership stays vigilant. Our ability to patrol on the water extends the reach of enforcement.”

[Cuz they’re so many illegal immigrants trying to get from The Bean to The Merch 🙄 by swimming in the effing #ChicagoRiver.]

#law #immigration #Trump #MafiaState #MilitaryState

Stupidest thing ever. The Chicago River is not the freaking Rio Grande.

#BorderPatrol spotted with #guns on #ChicagoRiver in latest #Trump #deportation push

While federal officials said the boats were needed as part of their anti-#immigration blitz, at least one alderperson called the effort a “photo op.”

#law #intimidation #MafiaState #MilitaryState
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/25/border-patrol-chicago-river-immigration-enforcement-greg-bovino-deportation

Border Patrol spotted with guns on Chicago River in Trump's latest deportation push

While federal officials said the boats were needed as part of their anti-immigration blitz, at least one alderperson called the effort a "photo op."

Chicago Sun-Times
Hundreds plunge into Chicago River in city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century

About 300 swimmers participated in the event, marveling at the clean water and festive atmosphere. Event organizers say they'll donate $100,000 to ALS research and $50,000 to fund swim lessons for about 2,000 youths at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago River, once heavily polluted, now thrives with fish, turtles, and a planned open-water swim. #ChicagoRiver #Environment #Wildlife

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01092025/chicago-river-pollution-cleanup/

In the Once Heavily Polluted Chicago River, More Fish, a Giant Snapping Turtle and an Upcoming Swim - Inside Climate News

Kayaking on the river reveals signs of life that earlier had been stamped out. The city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century is planned there this month.

Inside Climate News

Chicago River's remarkable comeback: fish return, a giant turtle spotted, and an open-water swim approaches. #ChicagoRiver #RiverRevival #EnvironmentalSuccess

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01092025/chicago-river-pollution-cleanup/

In the Once Heavily Polluted Chicago River, More Fish, a Giant Snapping Turtle and an Upcoming Swim - Inside Climate News

Kayaking on the river reveals signs of life that earlier had been stamped out. The city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century is planned there this month.

Inside Climate News