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The Chicago River Swim is officially coming back in September.

Over 500 swimmers will take a dip in the Chicago River after authorities approved the open water swimming event for the first time since 1926 ...

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.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives.

On September 21, 500 seasoned swimmers will dive into the Chicago River for a two-mile open-water race – the first of its kind since 1927, and now officially approved by the city after a ...

First open water swim in Chicago River in 98 years set for fall 2025 The 2025 Chicago River Swim celebrates the city's environmental progress and generates funds for ALS research and youth swim ...