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Old Stockyards Dumping Ground Bubbly Creek Still Bubbling

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Posted: 09-18-09 12:16 PM

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Chicago Journal:

A chain link fence separates Bubbly Creek, a polluted backwater cul-de-sac of the Chicago River, from human contact near 35th Street and Racine Avenue.

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A chain link fence separates Bubbly Creek, a polluted backwater cul-de-sac of the Chicago River, from human contact near 35th Street and Racine Avenue.
A chain link fence separates Bubbly Creek, a polluted backwater cul-de-sac of the Chicago River, from human contact near 35th Street and Racine Avenue.
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- Bude I'm a Fan of Bude 165 fans permalink
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The Bush administration was hoping to spruce it up and make a fishing hole for locals.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:53 AM on 09/20/2009
- ibsteve2u I'm a Fan of ibsteve2u 134 fans permalink
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“We expect more canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing, but not swimming,” said Rob Sulski, a project manager for the agency. “No one is advocating swimming in that waterway.”

Canoeing, but no swimming? Huh...Chicagoans must be a WHOLE lot better at getting into and out of a canoe than I am.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:46 PM on 09/18/2009
- Lakeview Greg I'm a Fan of Lakeview Greg 9 fans permalink
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To be honest, no part of the Chicago river is safe for swimming as far as I know. Matter of fact, whenever the police or fire department divers have to go in the river they usually go to the hospital afterwords for an antibiotic shot.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:08 PM on 09/18/2009
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