Create account

Coverage dated September 20, 2026

Chicago River Swim canceled due to heavy rains in region

Headline from NBC Chicago

The Chicago River Swim scheduled for Sunday was canceled by organizers due to conditions on the river caused by heavy overnight rains. Organizers made the decision shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday, according to a Facebook post.

NBC Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago River Swim canceled due to weather-related safety concerns; Flood Watch in effect for area (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

    Published

    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    On Sunday morning, officials announced that the Chicago River Swim was canceled because of weather-related concerns.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Chicago River Swim canceled due to heavy rains in region (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago River Swim scheduled for Sunday was canceled by organizers due to conditions on the river caused by heavy overnight rains. Organizers made the decision shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday, according to a Facebook post.

  3. Sun Times

    Chicago under flood advisory, rain cancels Chicago River Swim (opens Sun Times)

    Published

    Sun Times's feed description

    The annual Chicago River Swim was canceled early Sunday as heavy rainfall continues to pummel the Chicago area. The race organizers said the potential for sewer overflow impacting water quality and the risk for lightning contributed to their decision to cancel.

Chicago River Swim canceled due to heavy rains in region | Since Then