Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and project partners are celebrating the completion of a major public access and habitat improvement project at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, highlighted by a new accessible fishing pier and kayakThursday, July 23, 2026
Whether you’re a lone wolf who likes the quiet fishing trip or the family of five who’s spent generations of summers on the water, boating is a space for anybody and everybody. For those particularly who like to use it to be social and either find new friends or spend time with old ones, one great way to create lastingThursday, July 2, 2026
The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show concluded its three-day event in downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor, delivering strong first-year attendance, that exceeded our expectations, generated strong marine sales activity, and an overall engaged audience from attendees. Informa, the world’s leading event organizer,Thursday, May 28, 2026
To quote the Encyclopedia of Chicago, “before there were airports, expressways, and railroads, Chicago was a water city.” Sailing is as much a part of this city’s identity as its skyscrapers, including its world-renowned Race to Mackinac and numerous sold-out sailing and boating events. Now acting as part of theSaturday, May 23, 2026
Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are now on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the event will launch this June 12–14 in the heart of downtown Chicago in Burnham Harbor and is presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Harbors, and Suntex Marinas. Larry Berryman,Thursday, April 23, 2026
This coming July, when sisters Katye and Anne Michaud sail pass the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on their 11th and 12th (respectively) races to Mackinac Island, they’ll be even more proud of Chicago’s most visible maritime icon -- not for how it appears today, but for the behind-the-scenes work that’s gone intoFriday, March 27, 2026
Chicago boasts the largest municipal harbor system in the United States. From the industrial pulse of the Calumet River to the scenic slips of Montrose Harbor, this sprawling maritime network is a crown jewel of the Great Lakes. While the city shivers through winter, the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee (CHSC) works tirelessly behindThursday, January 29, 2026
1916 Since its inception, Navy Pier has mirrored Chicago’s evolution, shifting from industrial powerhouse to cultural landmark while staying true to Daniel Burnham’s original vision: to serve as a vibrant public space where the city meets the water. When Burnham unveiled his Plan of Chicago in 1909, he imagined piers thatSunday, January 4, 2026
The 2026 Chicago Boat Show — Chicagoland’s largest annual boating event returns with more boats and more fun. Chicago's largest and longest-running annual boating event returns to Rosemont, docking January 28 through February 1 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, inWednesday, August 20, 2025
Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina, August 21-24, 2025 Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego, CA — Revel Republic, in collaboration with TRAFFIK Advertising, is excited to announce the expansion of its highly successful In-Water Boat Show Series, with the addition of the
