Join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal as we take bold steps to redefine its vital role in our region’s future. This engineering landmark reversed the flow of the Chicago River to protect Lake Michigan, restore public health, improve waterways, expand drainage capacity, and establish Chicago as a world-class city. Now, as we shape the canal’s next chapter, we will unveil potential new names for the 28-mile waterway and invite the public to help choose the final selection.

Redefine the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal