Historic Public Swim in Chicago River Marks Decades of Environmental Reclamation
Historic Public Swim in Chicago River Marks Decades of Environmental Reclamation Hundreds of people made history yesterday, plunging into the Chicago River for the first official organized swim in nearly a century. The groundbreaking event, which saw approximately 300 participants brave the chilly waters for a mile-long loop, signifies a monumental achievement in the city’s decades-long efforts to transform one of America’s most historically polluted waterways into a vibrant, clean public space. Doug McConnell, co-founder of A Long Swim and…