1933: Twenty-four seaplanes, led by Italian Gen. Italo Balbo, landed on Lake Michigan near Chicago’s Navy Pier for the ...

Navy Pier, of course, is a lot more than 30 years old. It first opened as Municipal Pier in 1916 — 109 years ago. But before ...

On July 12, 1995, the ribbon was cut for Navy Pier as it reopened as a top tourist destination. Christine Doyle reports on ...

Around the area in the next few days, Chicago Gospel Music Festival is in Millennium Park, Chance the Rapper hosts Chicago ...

Marine Week in Chicago, celebrating 250 years of the Marine Corps’ service, concluded with a closing ceremony at Navy Pier, ...

Looking for the best way to spend your summer on the water? Oak Street Beach in Chicago has Greece-worthy views.

The preservation association of the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper is raising money to help transform the Queen of the Great Lakes into a 48-room floating hotel, or “boatel.” ...

The Odyssey is already steering film‑nerds toward their calendars. Christopher Nolan’s epic, shot entirely on 15‑perf/70 mm IMAX stock, does not open until July 17, 2026. Yet, the handful of cinemas ...

South Side non-profit My Block My Hood My City spearheads effort to inspire teens who may not yet have had the chance to fully experience and truly understand all that downtown Chicago has to offer.

Inspire, educate and celebrate the world of designer toys! CollectedCon is back at Navy Pier this weekend, offering a haven for collectors, artists, and enthusiasts. Travis Lykins joined us with ...

The Strike Group Mixed-Reality Experience provided a virtual simulation of what it's like to be in the shoes of an active ...