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Next year, Chicago will get itsÌýchance to shine when the city hostsÌýa global mayors’ forum on urban waterfront redevelopment.

Do you know where the Chicago River starts and ends? ÌýThe answers just might surprise you!

Our native seeding and habitat restoration efforts are making a difference. This recent feature in theÌýChicago TribuneÌýexplains how.

The days may be shorter now, but fall is a fine time to explore the newly renovated Riverwalk. Check out this video of Opening Day festivities and head on over.

This year has seen incredible contributions to the river system, and weÌýrecently had the honor of naming our 2016 River Commitment Award winners.

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On Thursday, November 3 µÚÒ»³Ô¹Ï, the only organization solely dedicated to improving and protecting the Chicago River, released a statement suggesting that there were many ways to celebrate the Cubs’ victory but they would not like to see dyeing the river among them.

Yesterday, this river-edge forest preserve site gained its 1,000th shrub, giving us plenty to celebrate.

kicks off today, showcasing how great these furry little flyers are for the planet, the economy, and local plants. Bats are facing some serious survival threats,Ìýthough...and this Halloween is the perfect time to help them out.

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New areas of the Riverwalk µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏopenÌýto the public today, giving downtown guests a first look at the Jetty, Water Plaza, and Riverbank. ÌýFriends' executive director Margaret Frisbie talks with ABC7.

The Chicago Riverwalk is more than just a great lunch spot with a spectacularÌýview...it's also a terrific way to connect with nature and local history. ÌýGet inspired with this video.