Kayaker opts for commute to work down the Chicago River
Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
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Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dana Kozlov reports on the incident over the Kinzie Street Bridge on Aug. 8, 2004.
The body of the victim was taken to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for identification.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit pulled the body from the water near Adams Street and Wacker.
"This used to be a pathway and a canal for sewage, and now it's becoming a place where biodiversity and people come together to enjoy this space."
The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
Video shows a silver sedan driving down the walk on the north side of the Chicago River as if it were just another road.
The swim is set to take place on Sept. 22 and will benefit ALS research and learn-to-swim programs for up to 2,000 local kids.
The Chicago River will have it's first open water swim in nearly a century later this year. The swim is set to take place on Sept. 22 and will benefit ALS research and learn-to-swim programs for up to 2,000 local kids. The last such swim in the river was held in 1930.
There will be two courses - a half mile and a two-mile from Wolf Point and the State Street Bridge.
The South Side Irish Parade kicks off in the Beverly neighborhood on Sunday afternoon in addition to the bars and pubs celebrating the holiday.
When Chicago gets the proverbial green light to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the city unites in green.
It's that time of a year when a sea of people wearing green stand and wait for the Main Branch of the Chicago River to match their outfits. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
It’s a St. Patrick’s Day tradition that’s been ongoing in Chicago for nearly 70 years, with of thousands of people heading downtown to see the river turn green.
This marks the 69th year of the dyeing of the Chicago River. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown will follow Saturday, and the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly is coming up Sunday.
"We know he had a unique perspective. He may have been able to see the beauty in those scenes that other Chicago artists couldn't."
The Chicago Maritime Museum is the new home to a rare collection of paintings. But behind their fascinating history, there's a bit of mystery. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
The Merchandise Mart also will be lit up with the 5th annual ART on THE MART show for New Year's Eve.
The Chicago Electric Boat Company has launched the six-person heated vessels in the Chicago River.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue around 9:50 a.m.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m
It was at the 600 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Its new showcase, "Season of Light," debuts Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
