Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

In this June 13 photo, visitors ride on the Ferris Wheel and Wave Swinger at Chicago's nearly century-old Navy Pier. Clinton Shepherd, park operations manager at Navy Pier, rode the tourist spot’s Ferris wheel for more than two days over the weekend of May 18-19 bringing the world record for…

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

CHICAGO | A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days — 384 times, up and around — bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

Chicago mayor announces plans to renovate Navy Pier, build arena

CHICAGO | Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan Thursday that includes remodeling Navy Pier and building a 10,000-seat basketball arena near McCormick Place that would be the home court of DePaul University's basketball teams.

Actress Christina Pumarieg, playing Anne Boleyn is embraced by King Henry VIII, played by Gregory Wooddell, as Cardinal Wolsey, Played by Scott Jaeck, Shows Disapproval in "Henry VIII" at CST

Anne Boleyn, played by actress Christina Pumarieg,a is embraced by King Henry VIII, played by Gregory Wooddell, as Cardinal Wolsey, played by Scott Jaeck, shows disapproval in "Henry VIII" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater running until June 12.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 'Henry VIII' by Gaines a crowning performance

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Creative Producer Rick Boynton

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin directs "Gypsy" and "Road Show" by Stephen Sondheim, and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines directs Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2013-14 Season.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier at Night

The exterior of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is an illuminated attraction for all ages and a fixture along Chicago's Navy Pier since opening in the new state-of-the art space in 2000. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011.

OFFBEAT: 'Othello: The Remix' turns up talent and volume at Navy Pier

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Cast of "Othello: The Remix" by The Q Brothers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier

Jackson Doran (left to right) and The Q Brothers JQ and GQ "throw their hands up" as Postell Pringle as Othello raps in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's American premiere of "Othello: The Remix."

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, March 7, 2013

No robins yet, but signs of Spring include losing an hour on Saturday night; Chicago Flower and Garden Show opening at Navy Pier; a cider-pairing-Salt-of -the-Earth dinner in Fennville tonight and Teddy is ready to ditch the snowsuit.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

"Short Shakepeare! Romeo & Juliet" Starring Laura Rook and Christopher Allen in the Starring Roles

Actress Laura Rook and actor Christopher Allen star in the title roles of "Short Shakespeare! Romeo & Juliet" playing now until March 23, 2013 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier.

OFFBEAT: Area schools enjoy CST short 'Romeo & Juliet'

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2013 production of "Julius Caesar"

Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes 2013 with its contemporary retelling of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," staged by acclaimed British director Jonathan Munby in his Chicago debut, Feb. 5 to March 24, 2013 in the main Courtyard Theater.

Shore magazine's Letter from the Publisher, Dec/Jan/Feb 2013

The fall in Northwest Indiana never fails to surprise, and this year was no exception. The success of our One Region program in Northwest Indiana and our Best of the Region publications that unite the whole Lake Michigan area continues to amaze me. This year's One Region meeting was sweet, w…

Open to Consumers: The National Chocolate Show

You don't have to be a professional confectioner to attend the Chicago Fine Chocolate and National Chocolate Show Nov. 16-18.

Chocolate to take over Windy City

The National Chocolate Show and The Chicago Fine Chocolate Show will descend on Navy Pier Nov. 16-18.

KLAMEN: Acclaimed artist, instructor showcases ‘Meta’ exhibit at IUN

To say that artist and instructor David Klamen has shared gallery space with some pretty prominent figures over the course of his career might be putting it mildly.