Chicago River Swim Organizers Say Event Has Been Approved

Chicago River Swim organizers say event has been approved

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

Chicago River Swim returns to the city after almost a century

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

Chicago River Swim Returns For The First Time In Nearly A Century

The Chicago River Swim will take place in September after last year's event was cancelled due to a permit denial by the city. It will be the first time people can swim in the river in 98 years.

CHICAGO RIVER SWIM APPROVED FOR HISTORIC RETURN THIS SEPTEMBER

/PRNewswire/ -- The City of Chicago has officially approved the 2025 Chicago River Swim, the first organized open water swim in the river in nearly a century....

First open water swim in Chicago River in nearly a century set for fall 2025

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

Chicago River Swim to return for first open-water swim in the Chicago River

The City of Chicago has approved the first open-water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years.