Chicago River

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Wolf_Point
gptkb:Chicago_Loop
gptkbp:features gptkb:Chicago_Riverwalk
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:hasCharacter multiple
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance several along its banks
gptkbp:hasPersonnel gptkb:South_Branch_Chicago_River
gptkb:North_Branch_Chicago_River
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for trade and transportation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chicago River
gptkbp:isAttendedBy local ecosystem
water pollution
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Lake_Calumet
gptkb:Sanitary_and_Ship_Canal
gptkb:Great_Lakes_system
Mississippi_River_via_the_Illinois_River
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn various films and TV shows
gptkbp:isHomeTo various fish species
migratory birds
various aquatic plants
several species of fish
several species of turtles
gptkbp:isKnownFor its scenic views
architectural boat tours
its iconic bridges
its historical significance in the city’s development
its_unique_green_color_during_St._Patrick's_Day
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy gptkb:Chicago_Park_District
water quality
gptkbp:isNotableFor true
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Chicago_metropolitan_area
Chicago's_tourism_industry
Chicago's_history
Chicago's_cultural_identity
Chicago's_flood_control_system
Chicago's_waterway_system
gptkbp:isRegulatedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:isSubjectTo seasonal flooding
environmental regulations
urban revitalization projects
gptkbp:isUsedFor fishing
recreational activities
kayaking and canoeing
commercial shipping
gptkbp:length 156 miles
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Des_Plaines_River
gptkbp:notableFor river_dyeing_for_St._Patrick's_Day
gptkbp:source gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkbp:waterQuality periodically