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CBS News
30-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Chicago Fire Department issues reminders on summer water safety
Beach season has arrived in Chicago, and city leaders want to remind residents how to stay safe in the water. The Chicago Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other local agencies teamed up Thursday to give a live demonstration of a water rescue at Navy Pier. The goal was to show swimmers what to do if things go wrong. Officials say it is most important to avoid putting oneself in dangerous situations in the first place. "We're going to keep it real simple—respect the water, respect everybody around you, know what your swimming capabilities are," said Chicago Fire Department Dive Chief Jason Lach. A few other safety tips include wearing a life jacket on a boat, never swimming alone or at night, and only swimming if a lifeguard is present.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
CTA adds summer bus service for beaches, Navy Pier, Chicago museums
This Memorial Day, the Chicago Transit Authority kicked off summer with added bus service to beaches, museums, and Navy Pier. Through mid-August, Chicagoans can gather up their towels, sunscreen, and beach balls and hop on one of four east-west bus routes that run right to Lake Michigan beaches. Weekend and holiday beach service began Monday on the No. 35 bus for the 31st Street Beach, the No. 63 bus for the 63rd Street Beach, the No. 72 bus for the North Avenue Beach, and the No. 78 bus for the Montrose Beach. Buses will begin their trips to the beaches between 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., the CTA said. Weekday beach service will be added starting Monday, June 9. Meanwhile — whether the draw is fireworks, the Ferris wheel, Jack Godfrey's "42 Balloons" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, or the Live on the Lake! concert series at the Beer Garden — the CTA is also making it easier to get to Navy Pier this summer. No. 124 Navy Pier service will be extended by 90 minutes each day. Eastbound service from Union and Ogilvie stations in the West Loop will run until 11:30 p.m., while westbound service from Navy Pier will run until midnight. The CTA also noted that the No. 65 Grand and the No. 66 Chicago Avenue buses serve Navy Pier year-round. The latter operates 24 hours a day. For Spider-Man fans — or anyone who wants to take a tour of the U-505 submarine, step into a tornado at Science Storms, or see a Charlie Chaplin movie at the Nickelodeon on Yesterday's Main Street — the No. 10 Museum of Science and Industry bus is back for the season with easy access to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This route runs from Michigan Avenue and Chestnut Street near the former John Hancock Center to the Griffin MSI, by way of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and will run a summer service schedule through Labor Day. The No. 6 Jackson Park Express, which runs from 79th Street and South Shore Drive to Wacker and Columbus drives, also makes stops near the Griffin MSI. The No. 55 Garfield runs to Griffin MSI from the west. For those who want to visit Sue the T. Rex, pet a stingray, or see an awestriking sky show, the No. 130 Museum Campus bus will also run a summer service schedule through Labor Day. The No. 130 bus runs from the Ogilvie Transportation Center and the Museum Campus museums — the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium. By the way, the Field Museum has a new exhibit coming June 20 on the fascinating world of reptiles, called Reptiles Alive! The No. 146 Inner Lake Shore Drive/Michigan Express also serves the museum campus — with stops at the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium and a terminal at the Adler Planetarium. The NO. 146 runs north all the way to Broadway and Berwyn in the North Side's Edgewater neighborhood. The CTA also advises that travelers can purchase multi-day rude passes to get anywhere in the city — a one-day or 24-hour pass for $5, a three-day or 72-hour pass for $15, and a seven-day pass for $20.
Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Navy Pier summer 2025: Fireworks, live concerts and LatiNxt in August
Navy Pier has announced it summer 2025 lineup of events, including the usual twice-weekly fireworks, as well as concerts, trivia contests and themed cruises. Live On The Lake! (May 23 to Sept. 1): Navy Pier's weekend music series is performed live at the outdoor beer garden every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays. Summer Fireworks (May 24 to Aug. 30): Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Wave Wall Wax (May 24 to Aug. 30): Wave Wall Wax brings city DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage every Saturday, spinning house and dance music. Skyline Sessions (May 29 to Aug. 29): A variety of live music genres are featured from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday and Friday at the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Among the featured artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER's Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers. Trivia on the Lake! (May 22 to Aug. 28): Trivia contests from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Rack up points each week in the hopes of winning a summer-long grand prize. Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga (June 3 to Aug. 26): Tuesday exercise classes with a fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise at 6 p.m. and yoga at 7:30 p.m. in Polk Bros Park. Wave Wall Moves (June 7-28): Live outdoor performances every Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Featured groups include Devika Dhir/Dilshad Khan Kathak, Niko8, Clinard Dance's Flamenco Project, Yielded Vessels and Queer Dance Freakout. City Cruises Live (June 8 to Aug. 24): In addition to the season-long Wednesday and Saturday night fireworks cruises, City Cruises is selling tickets for some new offerings. June 8: An Intimate Evening with Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel. June 13: Loud & Legendary, A Night with John Daly. July 5: A Night with Captain Sandy and Hannah Ferrier from Below Deck Mediterranean. July 20: A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown. And multiple options for a 2005 Chicago White Sox World Champions Cruise with A.J. Pierzynski & Teammates. Navy Pier Open Air (June 20 to July 18): Performances at the east end of Navy Pier include Camelphat on June 20, Gorgon City Enter the Realm on July 18 and The Chainsmokers on Aug.18. Tickets ages 18 and older, starting at $55. Summer Block Party (June 25): Live bands, DJs and a Beer Garden stage. Family-friendly activities include arts and crafts, video games, physical movement activities, interactive spray paint murals, corn hole and hop-scotch, all along the South Dock. Starting at noon, both parties will conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m. Navy Pier Pride (June 28): Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with live music, dance, storytelling, educational programs and on-site resources from community partners Fresh Fest (July 11): Young musicians, dancers and artists will perform starting at 11 a.m. Bastille Day (July 13): Pack a picnic to celebrate the French national holiday in Polk Bros Park with live music. LatiNxt (Aug. 9-10): Two-day festival with music from the Latin American diaspora. Performances will take place across three Pier stages, and include an array of vendors. The Chainsmokers (Aug. 16): The EDM-pop rock band and DJ duo will take the stage at the Aon Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Tickets for this 18+ event start at $88; on sale now.
