An icebreaking boat from the Chicago Fire Department cleared a path on the freezing Chicago River on Friday morning, January 24, as bitterly cold temperatures gripped the region. Video by Chicago ...

We’ve also got the Chicago River, which flows through downtown, giving the city its unique character. During the summer months, the river teems with tour boats and Lake Michigan is decorated ...

Considering traveler reviews and expert opinion, U.S. News selected the best Chicago boat tours, ranging from an architectural boat tour on the river to a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.

For 100-plus days now, the abandoned boat, Deep Thought, has been stranded on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...

Go City Chicago Cards and CityPASS include an architecture river cruise provided by Shoreline Sightseeing. Tickets can be purchased online or at boat docks by DuSable Bridge or Polk Bros Park.

Now in its 93rd year, the Chicago Boat Show runs through Sunday at the convention center at 5555 N. River Road, just off Interstate 294. Dealerships from across Chicago are displaying hundreds ...