This month’s Then and Now highlights the first Ferris Wheel, the centerpiece of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Considered an engineering wonder, the Ferris wheel was meant not only to be a ride, but to demonstrate the technological mastery of American industry. Today, our Ferris Wheel stands on the equally famous Navy Pier that still attracts millions to Chicago each year.
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With Memorial Day weekend behind us, summer is officially in full swing in Chicago. As such, each weekend will be packed with street festivals, art shows, food gatherings, music series and more. Here are our picks for what’s happening in the Loop.
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Starting May 19, the CTA Red Line will be closed at all stops from Cermak-Chinatown to 95th/Dan Ryan for five months. Find out what work is being completed, and how to get downtown from the south side.
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Originally intended to commemorate 100 years of Chicago's past, the Century of Progress Exposition came to symbolize hope for Chicago's (and America's) future in the midst of the Great Depression. Today, we celebrate the city's second world’s fair, which nearly 40 million visitors attended 80 years ago.
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New welcome signage has been created for the vacant Subway entrances at State and Madison streets. Have the bright spring colors caught your eye yet?
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