Hundreds of people went against a nearly century-long tide to swim in the Chicago River on Sept. 22. The event, which was put on for ALS research, marked the first open water swim in the river in 98 ...

CHICAGO – Every year, the plumbers' union dyes it green. The Dave Matthews Band once infamously dumped 800 pounds of poop into it. And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by ...

If you’ve always wanted to swim naked in the moonlight with a crowd of “goddesses,” your time is nearly here. The annual “Naked Goddess Swim” will bring goddess-identified swimmers to Fire Station ...

CHICAGO — For the first time in nearly 100 years a swimming event will be held in the Chicago River. The Chicago River Swim will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday at the main branch of the river. About 500 ...