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Chicago River group seeks nominations for ‘River Blue’ awards

Photo by Mark Ballogg

(Above) Ping Tom Memorial Park boathouse, photographed by Mark Ballogg for Site Design Group, Ltd. (Click on image to view larger version.)

Friends of the Chicago River is looking for nominations for its sixth annual Chicago River Blue Awards. The awards acknowledge the work of developers, designers, municipalities, and others. Past winners include the Chicago Riverwalk on the main branch and the boathouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park on the south branch.

Applications are due on April 3. Awards will be presented at the Big Fish Ball on June 4.

 More info: Friends of the Chicago River
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