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 ...

Nearly 300 boats and 2,500 sailors are joining the 333-mile race on Lake Michigan from Navy Pier to Mackinac Island, Michigan ...

Get ready to set sail. The 116th Race to Mackinac begins on Friday. Nearly 300 boats and 2,500 sailors are joining the ...

Thousands of film-lovers flocked to the internet as the clock struck midnight on Thursday when tickets to IMAX 70mm showings ...

Safer streets is a win, but it doesn’t necessarily satisfy the urge to get somewhere fast. Cycling and public transportation ...

While Chicago has incredible authentic neighborhoods worth exploring, these overpriced, soul-crushing tourist magnets re ...

From July 12 to 15 in 1995, the heat index soared above 120 degrees, killing 739 people in the deadliest natural disaster in ...

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 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 ...