Chicago Radio: Mix Listeners Pitch-In For Chicago River Day

This past Saturday, MIX staff and listeners rolled up their sleeves for the annual Chicago River Day, joining forces with Friends of the Chicago River to help restore local wildlife habitats and keep the river clean ahead of summer.

As part of a month-long campaign led by Morning MIX hosts Chris Petlak, Nikki, and Whip, listeners were invited to volunteer alongside MIX staff at LaBagh Woods. Together, they worked to remove litter and invasive plant species, supporting vital restoration efforts along the banks of the Chicago River. 

 “Chicago River Day is one of the most effective community service days of the year, and our partnership withThe Mix significantly enhanced our reach and impact,” said Margaret Frisbie, executive director of Friends of the Chicago River. 

“With support from The Mix, we expanded litter cleanup and restoration efforts to 92 sites along the 156-mile Chicago-Calumet River system and engaged more than 2,700 volunteers, making this the biggest Chicago River Day ever since we established it 33 years ago,” Chris Eagan, MIX/Throwback 100.3 Vice President of Brand and Content, said.

“We’re proud to be part of this meaningful initiative, where the strength of local radio — along with our incredible team and passionate listeners — comes together to create real impact in our community.