Hundreds plunge into Chicago River in first open-water swim in nearly a century
https://chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors/2025/09/21/swim-chicago-river-race-outdoors
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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.

