How we covered a press conference that brought national policy to our doorstep U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin addressed the effect a federal rescissions vote will have on public broadcasting in Illinois ...

The Navy Pier Ferris wheel is a Midwest legend. Inspired by the original 1893 Chicago World’s Fair wheel, this revamped classic keeps the spirit alive on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

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 ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — One man is dead and another man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday at one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. On a hot summer day at a packed Navy Pier, Chicago ...

CHICAGO — Two men were fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at Navy Pier by a gunman who authorities believe was a recently terminated worker. Speaking with reporters at the pier, Chicago police Chief ...

After nearly a decade of delays, the $22 million Navy Pier Marina in Chicago will soon open this summer, offering space for up to 150 boats and accepting bookings starting at $40 an hour.