CHICAGO (WGN) - Want to swim in the Chicago River? Now's your chance!

The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is officially coming back in September and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m.

The City of Chicago officially approved the event, marking the first open water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years.

"The return of the Chicago River Swim marks a major victory for our city—a testament to decades of hard work revitalizing our river,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “I commend the organizers for their commitment to safety and dedication to empowering Black and Brown youth through swim education. This event is a celebration of Chicago’s progress and a brighter, more inclusive future.”

CRS was supposed to be held in the Chicago River last year, but was moved to

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