Some of the lucky few were sent to Orchard Field for storage for the nascent National Air Museum. (Now O'Hare International Airport and the National Air and Space Museum, respectively.) However, many ...

Balloons have been in frequent use for several decades now, though the first uses go back at least 200 years. They are used mainly for scientific purposes but increasingly for tourism and joy rides, ...

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade returned for the 33rd year Nov. 23.This year's holiday event featured a new Chicago River lighting spectacle and the tallest balloon to ever ...