Chicago climate at this time: Chicago River Swim canceled resulting from security issues; Flood Watch in impact as Bears to tackle Vikings

CHICAGO (WLS) — On Sunday morning, officers introduced that the Chicago River Swim is canceled due to weather-related issues.

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This was set to be the second yr of the occasion. The Chicago River Swim was alleged to happen on Sunday morning.

Local leaders, former Olympians and on a regular basis folks make the leap as part of this yr’s Chicago River swim.

In an announcement, officers stated they determined to cancel the occasion “due to weather-related safety concerns, including the potential for a combined sewer overflow (CSO) that could affect water quality as well as the risk of lightning.”

“We know how much training, preparation, and heart our swimmers put into this event, and we share their disappointment,” stated Doug McConnell, Chicago River Swim Founder. “The support from the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson has been incredible, and we’re grateful for their partnership and commitment to this event. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it possible and who believes in what we’re building together for Chicago and its river. We’ll be back on September 19, 2027, and can’t wait to welcome our swimmers to the river once again.”

The swim was returning for a second yr following its historic 2025 occasion that introduced organized open water swimming again to the Chicago River for the primary time in almost 100 years.

The occasion’s goal was to not solely elevating consciousness and funds for ALS analysis, but in addition elevating funds for swim classes and water, security schooling for kids in underserved communities.

The Chicago River Swim stated it’ll honor its charitable commitments, donating $100,000 to Northwestern University for ALS analysis and $62,500 to the USA Swimming Foundation to fund swim classes by means of the Chicago Park District for kids in underserved communities.

A Flood Watch is in impact for Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake (IL) ; Ogle; Lee; DeKalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Cook; Will; Lake (IN) ; Porter counties till 1 p.m. Sunday.

Lee County first responders are evacuating Yogi Bear Campground resulting from rising water.

Riot Fest delayed opening the gates till 2 p.m. because of the climate.

As for the Bears vs. Vikings at Solder Field, ABC7 meteorologists say it’ll doubtless be raining for kickoff at midday.

On Saturday, the Eve Fries Foundation’s Softball Clinic needed to be moved inside due to rain.

That occasion teamed up with skilled gamers to supply an unique softball clinic to round 75 women.

The free clinic hoped to not solely construct confidence and promote management, but in addition spark a lifelong love for the sport.

Unfortunately, there would not look like any actual aid in sight.

Flooding stays an actual concern with the potential for some flood watching and warnings.

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