Rubber ducks race on the Chicago River for charity

Rubber ducks in the Chicago River

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (113874)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

September 6, 2025 2:42pm CST

The citizens of Chicago Illinois accepted the challenge from the Chicago Ducky Derby which the money that the persons who paid $10 dollars to have their rubber ducks travel on the Chicago River to raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics. More than 82,000 rubber ducks entered the race on Thursday August 7 when the rubber ducks were dumped into the river and the winning entry in the race could win prizes like an automobile, Chicago Cubs baseball tickets and $2,500 cash. The race was successful for the Illinois Special Olympics since nearly $600,000 dollars was raised for their charity. Link is upi.com/3331754660308 via @upi

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@JudyEv (362427)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Sep

That's a lot of money that was raised and a lot of rubber ducks to watch.

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@Deepizzaguy (113874)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7 Sep

That is true since it is nice to see some good news instead of the crime stories.

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@celticeagle (179494)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Sep

This is such a fun way to raise money.

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@Deepizzaguy (113874)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Sep

I am in agreement with you.

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@innertalks (23136)

• Australia

7 Sep

I just hope that a cleanup was done too, and all of those rubber ducks were removed from the river.

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@Deepizzaguy (113874)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7 Sep

The ducks were returned to a safe place for next year's event.

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@LindaOHio (200287)

• United States

7 Sep

That was a very successful event.

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@Deepizzaguy (113874)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7 Sep

That is true since the city has been dealing with crimes that have given the city a bad name.

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