Trade in your sandals for sneakers and enjoy a meaningful trip filled with world-class dining, stunning architecture, and the unmistakable buzz of city life.

Teenagers will enjoy the variety of things to see and do in Chicago, from Broadway shows to high-speed boat tours on Lake Michigan to shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Chicago is one of our favorite ...

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to ...

Navy Pier will now mark the beginning of the iconic highway, creating a pier-to-pier route from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean. A ceremony at Navy Pier will include a dedication of the new Route ...

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Navy Pier celebrated the 30th anniversary of its redevelopment with "A Chicago ExPierience Gala," honoring former Mayor Richard M. Daley, Chicago's longest-serving mayor, for his visionary role in ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – It was a celebration fit for a Chicago icon with a nod to the amusement millions of visitors to Navy Pier find each year. Navy Pier’s Signature Gala honored former Mayor Richard M.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1864: Chicago City Council passed an ...

Art, Beats + Lyrics (AB+L), the acclaimed touring showcase blending contemporary art and hip-hop culture, will return to Chicago on Friday, October 17, 2025. The event takes over the Aon Grand ...

Chef Michael Airhart was one of the attractions at this year's Teens in the Park event. "I think it looks really cool. I didn't know what to expect because we've never been but it looks really fun," ...