Swimming is ok in the Chicago River again. After a century. Archived Message Posted by BoCool on April 2, 2024, 20:25:17 But on September 22 the city will, for the first time nearly 100 years, play host to those willing to get wet for a mile or two swim along the Riverwalk. "The starting line will be between Clark and Dearborn streets. Swimmers will go east to Wabash and then circle back to Wolf Point," said Doug McConnell, founder of A Long Swim. Message Thread: Swimming is ok in the Chicago River again. After a century. - BoCool April 2, 2024, 20:25:17 sounds perfectly safe* - bbonb April 2, 2024, 20:37:34   Searching