The Schiller Woods magic water pump is a public water pump at Schiller Woods Forest Preserve in Schiller Park, Illinois, near Chicago. Its water is believed by many local residents to have magical properties, improving health and vigor.[1][2] Some believe that the pump's water extends the life of anyone who drinks from it regularly, leading to the nickname "Chicago's fountain of youth".[3][4]
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