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River Edge Conditions Audit
MPDC Image Used With Permission: Neighbors paddle a canoe in Bubbly Creek, near Canal Origins Park At our recent Chicago Harbor Safety...
18 hours ago


IDNR Public Notice to Mariners
The IDNR is requesting public comment regarding the proposed project (see attachment). Comments may be directed to Eric Otto, Senior...
Jul 7


Danger of Unpermitted Marine Events
For Immediate Release Chicago Harbor Safety Committee (CHSC) addresses the danger of unpermitted marine events. This past weekend was...
Jun 27


Flare Disposal
Recently, the USCG released MSIB-002-2025 Flare Disposal information. Please avail yourself of the attached pdf for further information...
May 16


CHSC's First Aid and AED Kit Recipients Announced at Spring Quarterly Meeting
At the CHSC Spring Quarterly Meeting on April 9, 2025, CHSC-Recreational boater representative-Chair, Recreational Boater Education Task...
May 5


Centennial Fountain Opens May 1
The MWRD's Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain sprays an arc across the Chicago River at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.,...
Apr 30


Updated Chicago Harbor Lock Safe Use Guide
Chicago boaters please see attached the USACE revised Safe use guide for the Chicago Lock for the 2025 boating season. No better way to...
Mar 13
Amtrak Bridge
BNM from USCG: SCHEDULED / IL - LAKE MICHIGAN – CHICAGO HARBOR / BRIDGE / CCGD9 BNM 0030-25 / Fri, 7 Mar 2025 12:53:48 -0500 From 1800...
Mar 12
First Aid/AED Reward
Chicago Harbor Safety Committee is pleased to announce a first aid kit and AED giveaway!
Feb 13


DNC Update 8/19/2024
These are the areas to expect restrictions. There is no specific times.
Aug 19, 2024


DNC Special Event Restrictions
Special event restrictions for the DNC. More information to come.
Aug 16, 2024


CHSC Participates in AWO Safety Committees' Summer Meeting
The Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, in collaboration with MSU Chicago, engaged in a panel discussion on Multi-Use Waterways at the AWO...
Aug 16, 2024


Air and Water Show
The annual Air and Water Show is this weekend! There will be a safety zone enforced August 8th through August 11th. Please see the...
Aug 7, 2024


2024 Duck Derby
The Special Olympics Illinois is hosting their annual Duck Derby on August 7th. At 1pm, thousands of rubber ducks will be dropped off the...
Aug 6, 2024
Coastwise Trade Laws Discussion
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 11am - 1pm to discuss the application of Coastwise trade laws and what is considered as engaging in...
Aug 5, 2024
Boater Safety
In light of yet another terrible boating tragedy in our port, the Chicago Harbor Safety committee calls for increased situational...
Jul 29, 2024
Operation Dry Water Campaign
Today, the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, announces its partnership with U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago's efforts promoting...
Jul 3, 2024


Chicago Hosts the 2024 National Harbor Safety Committee Conference
The Chicago Harbor Safety Committee was honored to host the 19th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference, which was held...
Apr 3, 2024
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Chicago will be having a fireworks display along the Chicago River for New Years Eve. Please see the attached safety notice for details...
Dec 28, 2023
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