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 ...

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

Traveling solo is mostly fun, but some places demand an extra layer of caution. Certain U.S. cities continue to grapple with ...

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

The Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac is an iconic summer event that gets underway Friday afternoon and runs through the ...

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

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

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

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

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

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