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Posts tagged as “Chicago River”

See Redmoon’s Fantastical Houses Set Sail

With the Redmoon Chicago Fire Festival approaching, the crew gets to work moving the houses from the boatyard where they were assembled on barges to…

Going Places: Chinatown| Chicago Water Taxi

The Chinatown water taxi stop is located at Ping Tom Memorial Park at the pagoda.  The water taxi operates on weekends until May 27 when…

Bridgeport Residents Cite Pros and Cons of the Neighborhood

Ronny Waterhouse, a 29-year-old Mexican-American, said he felt his Bridgeport neighborhood was pretty safe and he didn’t worry about crime, but his life in the…

Coyotes worry pet owners in Rogers Park

After Susan Pinto, 38, heard reports that neighbors and relatives had spotted coyotes close to her home, she started blocking off her doggy door while…

Zoning committee approves Wolf Point complex

A city council committee met last week and voted to approve a three-tower complex at Wolf Point along the Chicago River, taking the project one…

1:51 PM on a Tuesday

1:51 PM on a Tuesday, a photo by Joshua Mellin on Flickr. Check out the lovely photo of one of the famous Chicago bascule bridges…

How History Can Pay Off

The South Loop Historical Society at East-West University announced its first annual multimedia history competition today.  Prizes include $250 for a four- to 12-minute audio,…

Supreme Court Hearing Asian Carp Case Today

The Shedd Aquarium addressed the threat of a destructive Asian carp infestation last week by hosting a panel discussion with experts from the Midwest region. They discussed…