117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor

Sailors began making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.

Chicagoans flock to festivals, races and outdoor events during busy summer weekend

Warm summer weather drew crowds across Chicago on Saturday as residents and visitors packed festivals, races and outdoor celebrations throughout the city.

Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers

The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce has returned a sponsorship donation from BP Refinery for this month's Pierogi Fest and plans to raise money for locked-out refinery workers during the event.

Navy Pier offering free Centennial Wheel rides after fog spoils 4th of July fireworks

Navy Pier is now offering Centennial Wheel rides after fog spoiled the view of the Fourth of July fireworks.

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