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Return of Chonkosaurus: notorious turtle spotted on Chicago River

The massive snapping turtle, estimated to weigh about 35 pounds, went viral after being spotted sunbathing on a rusted metal chain in the Chicago River last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023

Ping Tom Memorial Park gets boon with return of kayak rentals

REI’s reopening of kayak rental and the boathouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park, after three years of closure, gave a chance to explore the unique Chicago park from land and the South Branch of the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023

Is Venice green with envy? Police in Italy investigate suddenly verdant Grand Canal

Is another city trying to get in on Chicago’s action? A bright patch of green was spotted in Venice’s Grand Canal on Sunday, looking very much like the Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023

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Chonkosaurus, where are you? The hunt for Chicago’s celebrity snapping turtle

A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Tribune Publishing subsidiary to buy Daily Herald’s Paddock Printing Center in Schaumburg

The Schaumburg plant will print the Tribune, Sun-Times and other papers, as well as the Daily Herald. The Tribune’s Freedom Center has been sold to make way for a Bally’s casino along the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Giant snapping turtle ‘Chonkosaurus’ evidence of a much cleaner Chicago River

The turtle was spotted getting sun on the river last week by Chicagoan Joey Santore. Experts say healthier water and wetlands restoration have improved habitat.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 14, 2023

Chicago police send large response to downtown Trump Tower

Chicago Police say SWAT officers are responding to a domestic incident at the Trump International Hotel and Tower, located in the city’s central Loop near the Chicago River

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 16 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Two men were shot in the Loop as crowds flocked downtown for the annual dyeing of the Chicago River before the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Iggy Pop performed at The Salt Shed, and more in our best photos of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

9 photos of the Chicago River dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

The most colorful tradition every year

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2023

Photos: Chicago goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Revelers crowded around the Chicago River Saturday morning to see the annual river-dyeing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2023

A 61-year-old tradition: How and why Chicago dyes the Chicago River emerald green

The 61-year-old tradition is happening again this weekend a few hours before the start of the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

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