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Chicago River

Fish hotel brings aquatic life to Chicago River

The hotel, anchored between Dearborn and State streets, holds submerged islands made of coconut fiber. They provide fish with food.

over 2 years ago | Samantha Liss

Environmentalists, regulators push for disinfection of Chicago River effluent

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is one of few big sewage authorities that does not disinfect the effluent pumped into the nation’s waterways. The district says disinfection is expensive and that health benefits aren't proven.

almost 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Exploring the Chicago River's wild side

On a sunny, breezy afternoon, 20 urban voyagers gather to canoe a four-mile stretch of the North Branch of the Chicago River and receive some basic lessons in water ecosystems.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Water District eyes river swimming survey

The district may survey Cook County residents to see if they'd like to take a dip in local waterways. The district would have to disinfect effluent from its plants to improve water quality.

over 3 years ago | Karen Shoffner

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