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Federal Register · September 24, 2025
The title they went with Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL Noisy translates that to

A small stretch of the Chicago River will be closed for a boat race next year

What happened
The US Coast Guard will temporarily close a section of the Chicago River and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on September 27, 2025. This closure is for a crew regatta event and will prohibit entry, transit, or anchoring in the designated safety zone.
Why it matters
This document is a routine notice about a temporary safety zone for a specific event. It does not change any long-term rules or infrastructure. It simply ensures public safety during a boat race.
The signal
There is nothing to watch here; this is a one-off event with no lasting implications.
If you insist
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