Chicago officials are discussing the approval of permits for a proposed open swim event in the Chicago River. Commissioner Hedspeth mentioned during a hearing that the city has not issued permits yet, with some alderpeople expressing concerns about promoting the event before approval.
The Chicago River open swim has not yet been approved by the city. https://t.co/X3WHWJXqKs https://t.co/kc5MbhTuvG
The Chicago River Swim has not received permits yet. Downtown alderpeople questioned why it was being promoted before local officials approved it. https://t.co/CBQE61uq68
This came out during yesterday’s confirmation hearing for @ChicagoDCASE’s Commissioner Hedspeth - we need to work together to ensure the river is safe for this event https://t.co/zyc04P4cml
Despite promotion for a swimming event in the Chicago River, it turns out the city has not yet approved it. https://t.co/10t58vsziB
During Clinée Hedspeth's confirmation hearing as the commissioner of the @ChicagoDCASE, she tells City Council members that the city has yet to issue any permits for the proposed open swim in the river -- and it sounds like Alds. Reilly & Conway oppose it https://t.co/eQC0Nh7f0m
“Chicago owns the most outfalls that discharge into the river system, and controlling what comes out of them is essential to reach our shared vision for a fishable-swimmable river that is accessible to everyone." https://t.co/9WY40b7Pzd