For a "duck's-eye" view of the city, take Urban Kayak's Historic Chicago Tour. Starting at the Riverwalk, tour-takers paddle their kayaks on the main branch of the Chicago River with periodic ...

A commemoration event Wednesday marked 109 years since the Eastland ship disaster. It was in 1915 that the Eastland sank in the Chicago River, killing 844 passengers and crew.

stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk or visit Millennium Park. Chicago’s architecture is stunning, and riverboat tours are a popular way to take it all in. However, some operators add unexpected ...