Although the event will begin on the river, swimmers won't actually get to swim through the heart of the city.
ABC7 Chicago Digital TeamDespite promotion for a swimming event in the Chicago River , it turns out the city has not yet approved it.The city has approved for the Chicago River swimming competition to happen in September, event organizers said.
Organizers with Chicago River Swim agreed with city officials to relocate to Ohio Street Beach and have athletes only swim in Lake Michigan.Swimmers will meet at the riverwalk, board a boat and then begin the swim once they arrive to Ohio Street Beach.
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