Mag Mile comeback: Magnificent Mile vacancy rates decline as new retailers fuel comeback

ABC Chicago 7/16 11:03P Jason Knowles

The vacancy rate along Chicago's Magnificent Mile has declined from pandemic-era highs as new retailers, attractions and investments continue to fill storefronts on North Michigan Avenue, according to data analyzed by the ABC7 I-Team.

Navy Pier officials ‘disappointed' after fog impacts Fourth of July fireworks

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/5 4:57A James Neveau

Navy Pier officials say they are “disappointed” after fog impacted the visibility of a massive Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday.

Full list of Chicago area Fourth of July fireworks shows, from Navy Pier to suburbs

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/2 2:05A Mariana Bermudez

Fireworks will light up Chicago area skies starting Thursday, but strong or severe storms could rain on the parade.

A new start and an old giant: Route 66 from Navy Pier to Wilmington

ABC Chicago 7/1 2:03P Ryan Chiaverini

The year 2026 marks the centennial year for "the Mother Road," and ABC 7 Chicago is celebrating with a feature series, "Pier to Pier: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66."

Burglars break into Sephora stores on Near North Side, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 6/18 10:30P WLS

Chicago police are investigating two break-ins at Sephora stores on the city's Near North Side.

Caleb Williams, first Bears QB to be featured on Madden NFL cover, plays game at Navy Pier party

ABC Chicago 6/5 1:02P Dionne Miller

Caleb Williams got a chance to play the game on Thursday night at Navy Pier during the official reveal party, battling fellow Heisman winner Cam Newton.

Dark comedy 'Fault' in its final week at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

ABC Chicago 5/18 11:46P Hosea Sanders

Jason Alexander of "Seinfeld" fame directs the story about a triangle of lust and deceit and who's brave enough to admit why it's happening.

‘High-energy' roller rink experience debuts at Navy Pier this summer

NBC Chicago (Local) 5/16 6:04A Matt Stefanski

Plenty of people head to the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park in the winter, and now, Chicago is getting a summer version at Navy Pier.

'Fault,' directed by 'Seinfeld's' Jason Alexander, makes world premiere in Chicago

ABC Chicago 5/14 10:03P Hosea Sanders

The world premiere of "Fault" is a big hit at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, but there's only a week and a half left to see it.

CTA bus driver kidnapped at knifepoint on NW Side, escaped on Near North Side: CPD

ABC Chicago 5/13 2:20P WLS

A CTA bus driver was kidnapped at knifepoint early Wednesday morning on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said.

Mexico Fest returns to Navy Pier

ABC Chicago 5/2 10:33A WLS

A celebration of Mexican culture is continuing at Navy Pier on Saturday.

Crash-and-grab thieves steal gas station ATM on Near North Side, police say

ABC Chicago 4/14 9:12A WLS

Chicago police are investigating a crash-and-grab at a Near North gas station on Tuesday.

FBI, Chicago police respond to report of bank robbery on Near North Side

ABC Chicago 4/13 8:53P WLS

The FBI and Chicago police responded to a reported bank robbery on the city's Near North Side on Monday.

Candy Hall of Fame coming to Magnificent Mile

ABC Chicago 4/10 11:38A WLS

The Candy Hall of Fame Experience is coming to the Magnificent Mile.