The Sanitary District of Chicago (now the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) built the extension to Joliet to allow for complete navigation from Lake Michigan to the Des Plaines River.

Friends of the Chicago River originated from a canoe ... Because of the city’s industrial history, the river is known for being polluted and full of trash. There’s still work to do, but ...

the river will stall and returns to static sludge. October 8: The Great Fire starts at 9 o'clock Sunday night and burns until early Tuesday morning, October 10th. The history of Chicago and the ...

Kellogg Fairbank III, who became the Chicago Maritime Museum’s executive director after a career in business, has died.

Chicago is known for eclectic neighborhoods, stunning architecture, delicious food, a vibrant comedy scene, loyal sports fans, and a rich history ... Chicago The Chicago River was a toxic wasteland.

And if you want to learn more about the river's unique history, check out the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, which celebrates the city's famous movable bridges. What's more ...

You'll see Chicago's many famous buildings up close as guides tell stories of the city's history. Plus, the tour takes you to the locks on the river's main branch, Chinatown in the south and Goose ...

“There have been two things in recent history that changed downtown ... such as having a barge, on the Chicago River, that’s turned into a concert venue, or perhaps one that holds a farmer ...