The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal was dug to help change the flow of the Chicago River when it opened in 1900. Now the ...

CHICAGO - The City of Chicago has approved the first open-water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years. Organizers said the ...

These eight destinations — from Lake Michigan to the banks of the DuPage River — will introduce young beginners to the magic ...

Mendocino Farms, the California-born sandwich chain, will officially make its Chicago debut later this month. The company’s ...

Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting outside the Artis Restaurant and Lounge in the River North neighborhood on July 3, 2025. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Chicago Sun-Times via AP ...

Chicago River Waterway Trail Map According to the IDNR, all vessels operating on Lake Michigan must be equipped with a USCG-approved visual distress signal if operating between sunset and sunrise.