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Planning a weekend getaway in Chicago? Here are the must-sees and the can’t-misses of the Windy City…
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Cool down by Chicago's many bodies of water before Mother Nature changes her mind.
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Congratulations to our 2018 Cruise Chicago Photo Contest finalists and winners! Be sure to check back…
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Congratulations to our 2018 Cruise Chicago Photo Contest Finalists! It was fun to see the various angles,…
Take in the views while mingling with friends, sipping cocktails and enjoying small bites as you look…
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Barry Butler's cityscape and landscape photography is loved and revered by proud Chicagoans everywhere.…
A grand welcome to our new neighbor, The Northman Beer & Cider Garden!
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Meet Tom Hacker, a captain for Chicago's First Lady Cruises who has been with the company since 2006.
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The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation hosted a fundraising cruise on June 19th aboard Chicago's Leading…
On Wednesday, May 23rd, The SoFo Tap boarded Chicago's First Lady for "Art On The Water", benefitting…
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