How to improve Chicago — should the city dye the river blue instead of green?

08/12/2025 1 min

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Episode Synopsis

Chicago is always looking for bold ideas to boost its identity, tourism, and civic pride. But here’s a provocative one: should the city start dyeing the Chicago River blue instead of green? In this video, we explore the history of the river dyeing tradition, why some residents think a blue river could symbolize renewal, and how creative rebranding could influence the city’s future. Fun, weird, and very Chicago — let’s break it down.#Chicago #ChicagoRiver #CityImprovements #ChicagoIdeas #WindyCity #UrbanDesign #CityBranding #TourismIdeas #ChicagoLife #ChicagoTraditions #CityPlanning #UrbanInnovation #PublicSpaces #ChicagoHistory #BlueRiver #GreenRiver #ChicagoCulture #CivicPride #CreativeCities #UrbanTalk

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