A floating dock on the Chicago River is a wildlife sanctuary open to the public

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date April 22, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated April 22, 2026, 9 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a-floating-dock-on-the-chicago-river-is-a-wildlife-sanctuary-open-to-the-public/3926523/

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A hidden gem is floating along the North Branch of the Chicago River, just east of Goose Island, and it's open to the public 24/7. The [ Wild Mile ][1] , which isn't actually a mile long yet, serves as an urban oasis and wildlife sanctuary, and the public can see the incredible assortment of life i...