Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
More than 90,000 rubber ducks were released into the Chicago River as part of an annual fundraising event for the Special Olympics.
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National story. 14 articles from 14 sources. Updated Aug 8, 2026.
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