Chicago River's reversal in 1900 was an 'engineering triumph' that transformed our city
In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...
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Cassidy on Canal building gets ready to open next month
Cassidy on Canal building at 350 N. Canal. Photo: Courtesy of Habitat The newest downtown high-rise near the Chicago River is lining up renters for next month's opening. Context: The Cassidy on ...
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Timeline: Early Chicago History
May-September: Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet's exploration of the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan takes them by the future site of Chicago. Joliet reports that a canal connecting Lake ...
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Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day?
One longstanding ceremony is the dyeing of the Chicago River, when artificial coloring is used to turn the water an emerald green during the week leading up to St. Patrick's Day. The event is a ...