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Chicago's most famous attractions are obviously a must, but what of the Windy City's many magnificent spots that most ...
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 1995, it wasn't the top local attraction we know today.
On July 12, 1995, the ribbon was cut for Navy Pier as it reopened as a top tourist destination. Christine Doyle reports on the spectacle, and Bill Kurtis takes a ride on the newly opened first ...
Navy Pier — one of the most popular places in Chicago to see summer fireworks — won't hold a Fourth of July show.
Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their big displays on Independence Day.
A man was killed in a stabbing Sunday evening at Navy Pier, Chicago police said. The suspect was seriously wounded in the fight.
No fireworks in Chicago for the Fourth of July. Navy Pier will still host fireworks displays on July 2 and July 5.
Police are investigating after a 27-year-old woman was pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier in Chicago. ABC 7 in Chicago reported that Chicago resident Zahrie Walls was found in the 600-block ...
A well-known Chicago hairstylist was identified as the woman whose body was recovered Saturday in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier. Zahrie Walls, 27, was found in the water just off East Grand Avenue ...
A well-known Chicago hairstylist was identified as the woman whose body was recovered Saturday in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier.
Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.