Come join the cheering section as the runners complete mile 3 and cross our gorgeous river.

The match may be complete, but the work continues

Friends of the Chicago River is joining our partners at Cleanup Club Chicago for the 2027 October Clean-Off.

The river belongs to people and nature, and Foundry Park is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore a reach of the Chicago River that has been fenced off from the public for decades.

Help us turn $15,000 into $30,000!

Half a dozen members of the Friends of the Chicago River team of 20 jumped into the Main Stem of the Chicago River on September 18 to kick off Chicago River Swim activities.

The fun evening includes a river tour amidst the twinkling bright lights of the city, complementary drinks and hors d’oeuvres from local eateries, and festive onboard entertainment.

The Chicago-Calumet River Summit is Friends' flagship policy forum, bringing together policymakers, scientists, agency leaders, advocates, practitioners, and students to tackle the most pressing issues facing our waterways.

Friends is advocating for stronger nutrient standards with the Illinois EPA, and this unwanted increase in duckweed is a good reason why they should be approved.

Join Friends of the Chicago River for an evening celebrating the members, volunteers, and partners who make our work possible.