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These Massive Futuristic Gondolas Could One Day Cruise Above Chicago River

Laurence Geller and Lou Raizin called themselves "two crazy dreamers" in suggesting tourism gains.

Opera Projected Live On Back Wall of Lyric Building Could Light Up River

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has embraced an idea to bring crowds to the Chicago River.

CTA Extends 4 Routes to City Beaches as Part of Summer Service Tweaks

Routes serving museums also get a boost, while those with heavy student ridership are cut back.

Navy Pier Wants to Relax Rules on Drinking in Hopes of Drawing More Adults

Allowing patrons to carry open alcohol inside the pier could help boost winter business, officials said.

Chess Championship Fails to Move City

Choose Chicago, the city's tourism driver, has no plans to bid for the world chess championship.

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Guesthouse Hotel Wants Tourists to 'Live Like a Local'

The former owner of Urban Mischief is running a retail shop in the luxury boutique hotel's lobby.

Emanuel Hopes to Reach 55 Million Tourists by 2020 After Impressive 2013

The mayor wants to attract more tourists by advertising Chicago's Chinese New Year festivities in China.

Neighborhoods Get Boost From Chicago's Tourism Agency

Choose Chicago created a website featuring 51 of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods, for locals and tourists.

Tourism Returns to Pre-Recession Levels with 46.2 Million Visitors in 2012

Choose Chicago takes credit as city heads for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's goal of 50 million visitors a year.

Lakeview East as Hipster Chic? Man Starts Tour for Neighborhood

Sawyer Lahr said east Lakeview is a great place for travelers seeking the "hipster chic" experience.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.