Out in the bigger world, there’s a contest going on to see who can build the biggest Ferris wheel. Navy Pier respectfully declines to play, in part because its been drawing 8 or 9 million people ...

At the apex of the new Ferris wheel ride at Navy Pier, almost 200 feet above the boat-riding, margarita-drinking throngs, there are important things to think about, such as: How is it that Shakespe… ...

Tickets for the new Ferris Wheel will go on sale May 20. Navy Pier's birthday celebration will be Memorial Day weekend and the Wheel will make its maiden voyage on May 27 at noon. Navy Pier opened ...

A larger, more modern Ferris Wheel will be built at Navy Pier, replacing the 20-year-old iconic attraction at the state's most popular tourist destination. Latest U.S.

Chicago is just weeks away from the grand opening of Navy Pier’s new and improved Ferris wheel, ... It's part of a $640 million project approved in 2013 aimed at drawing more tourists and trade ...

Around 100 riders were stranded on the new Ferris wheel at Navy Pier Friday evening, just hours after the attraction opened to the public. WATCH LIVE Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West ...

Navy Pier will be getting a new Ferris wheel in 2016. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana Welcome, Mickey ...

In biting winds and bright sunshine Tuesday, a crane lifted what looked like an enormous pin, one of six legs making up the new Ferris wheel at Navy Pier.Tourists were kept away from the pier as ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's Navy Pier will open its new, taller Ferris wheel on May 27. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said Wednesday the opening will kick off Navy Pier's centennial celebration. The ...

The new, taller Ferris wheel at Navy Pier is slated to open May 27. The good news comes just after another big announcement that Chicago Shakespeare Theater is . Go to the content Go to the footer.

Navy Pier is getting a much-needed facelift this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary. That includes upgrades to the newly named Centennial Wheel, which will open at noon on Friday, May 27. The ...