Hundreds plunge into Chicago River in city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century About 300 swimmers participated in the event, marveling at the clean water and festive atmosphere. Event organizers say they'll donate $100,000 to ALS research and $50,000 to fund swim lessons for abo...

Two years ago, public health officials were against swimming in Chicago River, deemed unsafe due to bacteria (fecal coliform).
Now safe per EPA standards - or at least Main Stem

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