Stop by the Chicago River on a summer day, and you'll find plenty of kayakers, architectural cruise boats, and people ...

The first sanctioned swim in the Chicago River in nearly a century has finally been approved for later this year.

Next month, 500 swimmers will take off on a one- or two-mile swim in open water for the Chicago River Swim. Sara Machi ...

The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is officially coming back in September and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m.

Chicago has approved its first open-water swim in the Chicago River in nearly a century, with the 2025 Chicago River Swim set ...

Pending final Gaming Board approval, the new $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet is planning to open its doors Monday in the Rock Run Collection.

CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of ...

A derby festival begins at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Court on Michigan Avenue with games, food trucks, souvenirs, photo opportunities, and music. The official duck splashdown happens at 1 p.m. off of the ...

As many as 500 swimmers are expected to dive into the Chicago River next month as part of a fundraiser for ALS research and ...

The event will mark the first open water swim in the Chicago River in nearly 100 years, according to organizers.

Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the first open water swim in the Chicago River in almost a century this fall.