Archive for the year 2011

June

Today’s Grand Prize - A Free Cruise

Posted on Jun 01, 2011

Hundreds of couples lined up today for Civil Union licenses at City Hall. We want to congratulate Allen and Jeff who won the grand prize of a free...


5 Reasons Why We’re Not Just For Tourists

Posted on Jun 02, 2011

A lot of times our passengers will make it abundantly clear to me that they’re “local” – like being a tourist is something to be ashamed of. I get...


Behind The Mic: Jim Bartholomew

Posted on Jun 07, 2011

Our “Behind the Mic” segment introduces you to our Chicago Architecture Foundation Docents, volunteers who provide the commentary on our river...


Chicago’s Leading Lady Christening

Posted on Jun 14, 2011

At nine o’ clock this morning the newest vessel in our fleet was christened in Manitowac, Wisconsin. There were horns, clapping and of course we...


Behind the Mic: Patricia Grund

Posted on Jun 15, 2011

Patricia is a lifelong Chicago resident. She lives in Arlington Heights, has seven grandchildren and has been married to the same man since she was...


Are tourists the key to shrinking the trade deficit?

Posted on Jun 17, 2011

Our President, Holly Agra, was used as a source in this story by WBEZ reporter Ashley Gross:

Investors this week will be paying close attention...


Behind the Mic - Steve Gersten

Posted on Jun 21, 2011

Meet Steve Gersten, a retired commodity trader who worked at the Merc and Board of Trade for 35 years. He has a long time wife and two daughters...


American Girl Dinner and Private Cruise

Posted on Jun 22, 2011

There are still some seats available for our cruise on June 26!

Chicago’s First Lady, American Girl Place and the Chicago Architecture Foundation...


Anti Cruelty Society Benefit

Posted on Jun 22, 2011

Take your dog on a cruise with us tomorrow (June 23) on a benefit cruise for the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago. The cruise will depart at 6:30 pm...


See Us on 190 North - July 10th

Posted on Jun 27, 2011

Anyone who knows me know that I LOVE American Girl Dolls! so you can imagine how excited I was to learn that we’ve partnered with the toy giant to...


Behind the Mic - Wayne Galasek

Posted on Jun 28, 2011

Wayne Galacek is a first generation American, born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. As an avid musician, Wayne plays the bassoon,...