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2. Chicago River - Wikipedia

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   The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals with a combined length of 156 miles (251 km) [1] that runs through the city of Chicago, including its center (the Chicago Loop). [2] Though not especially long, the river is notable because it is one of the reasons for Chicago's geographic importance: the related Chicago Portage is a link ...

3. Chicago Harbor Lock - Wikipedia

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   The Chicago Harbor Lock, also known as the Chicago River & Harbor Controlling Works, is a stop lock and dam located within the Chicago Harbor in Chicago, Illinois at the mouth of the Chicago River. It is a component of the Chicago Area Waterway System , and is used to control water diversion from Lake Michigan into the river and for navigation.

4. Chicago Riverwalk - Wikipedia

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   Chicago Riverwalk. The Chicago Riverwalk is a multi-use public open space located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, extending from Lake Michigan and the Outer Drive Bridge westward to Lake Street. [1] The Chicago Riverwalk contains restaurants, bars, cafes, small parks, boat and kayak rentals, a Vietnam War ...

5. Escape Chicago traffic: Discover the city’s hidden gem, the ...

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   On weekdays, the Chicago Water Taxi starts as early as 7:30 a.m. and runs until 6:15 p.m. And the best part? The water taxis operate until Mother Nature freezes the Chicago River, often running ...

6. Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal - Wikipedia

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   South Branch Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. (. 41°50′30″N 87°40′33″W  /  41.8416°N 87.6757°W  / 41.8416; -87.6757. ) The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, historically known as the Chicago Drainage Canal, is a 28-mile-long (45 km) canal system that connects the Chicago River to the Des Plaines River. It reverses the ...

7. River North Gallery District, Near North Side, Chicago

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   The River North Gallery District or simply River North, in Chicago, is in the Near North Side, Chicago. It once hosted the largest concentration of art galleries in the United States outside of Manhattan. [1] River North has experienced vast changes in the years 1990 - 2012, including the development of large high-rise buildings, nightclubs and ...