From Sanitary to Prairie: What Comes Next?
Last summer Illinois Prairie Canal was chosen to replace the name of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which no longer accurately represents this vibrant waterway that has served the region for 126 years. The canal is a reach of the burgeoning 156 mile Chicago-Calumet River system. It is teaming with life and opportunity, and a key part of the region economically and environmentally with bold past and a bright future.
Although the canal is not officially renamed yet, the work to redefine it is well underway following a year long discovery process including including research, interviews, workshops, tours, mapping and data collection coming to an end.
We invite you to join the canal project Steering Committee for lunch and a discussion as we explore what we have learned about the canal and solicit your input on its future.
From Sanitary to Prairie: What Comes Next?
Lunch and Discussion
Friday, December 4, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cog Hill Main Room
12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439
Please register for this event by November 23.
Follow this link to buy your tickets now.
For sponsorship information, please contact Annie Hanrahan, Director of Development, Friends of the Chicago River, (312) 939-0490, ext. 19, ahanrahan@chicagoriver.org.
For more information on redefining the canal, visit boldpastbrightfuture.org.
