Jamie Mierau writes on the American Rivers Blog: "Friends of the Chicago River is partnering with the University of Illinois School of Public Health on a multiyear research study called CHEERS - Chicago Health, Environmental Exposure and Recreation Study. Friends sez: "This landmark study may lead to new ways of protecting the health of people who exercise on and near the Chicago River. This may also lead to increased Chicago River use and potentially, to a better understanding of the need for improvement in water quality," according to Friends of the Chicago River. More...