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Friends Otter Society: Otterly Fun After-Work Party A Blast

September 27, 2018

Top donors enjoyed an evening river cruise: "Your support helps make things happen," said Friends Executive Director Margaret Frisbie.

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Lathrop Project Paddle Helps Launch Chicago River Community, Stewardship

September 24, 2018

Friends' effort to use the redevelopment as a way to bring residents and neighbors together was marked by a recent canoe trip.

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Friends Partners With Explorer Cousteau at Clark Park

September 17, 2018

Philippe Cousteau Jr. and Friends of the Chicago River worked with some 300 students for World Water Monitoring Day.

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Horner Park Restoration Celebration: One to Grow On

September 13, 2018

Nearly 20 years ago, Friends of the Chicago River partnered with the Horner Park Advisory Council to press for improving the riverfront for people, plants and animals. It happened.

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School's Back: Chicago Jesuit Academy Students Dive Into Water Testing

September 11, 2018

Science students from the Austin school spent a recent day on the Chicago River learning about water quality.

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Bridge Lift Breakfasts Are Back At Our Museum

August 29, 2018

Enjoy a light breakfast and see how the Michigan Avenue bridge works from inside our museum's gear room.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Big Jump 2018: Access for All

August 24, 2018

The "Big Jump" in the Chicago River event included public officials and other river advocates.

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PHOTOS: Plein Air Art Festival Picture Perfect

August 22, 2018

Some of the paintings are now on sale at our McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum.

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Trump Tower Lawsuit: Friends, Sierra Club Seek to Join Attorney General

August 19, 2018

The suit alleges violations of the Clean Water Act by Trump Hotel and Tower Chicago.

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Trump Tower Suit: Friends' Statement on Illinois Attorney General's Action

August 13, 2018

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's action comes after Friends, Sierra Club, U of C allege hotel ignored clean water regulations.

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