For the first time in nearly a century, hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Chicago River over the weekend. Here's why.

Saint Paul's Great River Water Park hosts Women's Swim Night every Monday, fostering inclusivity for all women.

CHICAGO — For three Chicago area residents, it’ll soon be time to leave the dry banks of the Riverwalk and immerse themselves in the waters of the Chicago River. Olivia Smoliga, Dr. Derya Ozyurt and ...

Photos from the Chicago River Swim on Sept. 21, 2025, which raised $100,000 for research into ALS and celebrated the river’s recovery from its polluted past.

Over two decades after a band bus dumped hundreds of pounds of human waste into the river, the Chicago River Swim raised $150 ...

For the first time in nearly a century, swimmers took to the open water of the Chicago River on Sunday. Participants in the Chicago River Swim made their way along a one- or two-mile route downtown.

CHICAGO (WGN) – Want to swim in the Chicago River? Now’s your chance! The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is officially coming back in September and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. The ...

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 ...

Actors Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill paid a visit to Dixie's Chics at Crossmichael to film for their TV show.

A woman takes a dip in the San Antonio River Walk on Friday afternoon. Credit: Reddit / your_fellow_lettuce A video of a woman taking a prolonged plunge along the San Antonio River Walk over the ...