The preservation association of the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper is raising money to help transform the Queen of the Great Lakes into a 48-room floating hotel, or “boatel.” ...

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...

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 Century of Progress exposition.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

Around the area in the next few days, Chicago Gospel Music Festival is in Millennium Park, Chance the Rapper hosts Chicago ...

Inspire, educate and celebrate the world of designer toys! CollectedCon is back at Navy Pier this weekend, offering a haven for collectors, artists, and enthusiasts. Travis Lykins joined us with ...

Retrievers were bred primarily to retrieve birds or other prey and return them to the hunter without damage; retrievers are distinguished in that nonslip retrieval is their primary function. As a ...