It was a warm day in the city for the 2025 Chicago Ducky Derby in support of Special Olympics Illinois programming. Spectators crowded along the riverfront walk and bridges for a glimpse of that

The annual Chicago Ducky Derby will hit the Chicago River Thursday afternoon. More than 75,000 rubber ducks will race down the river for the event presented by Special Olympics Illinois and Jewel-Osco. Splashdown is at 1 p.m.at the Columbus Drive Bridge.

Thousands of rubber ducks will race down the river Thursday for an annual event that raises funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The annual Chicago Ducky Derby kicks off on Thursday morning and crowds have already begun to gather at Pioneer Court along North Michigan Avenue as they wait