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Riverwalk’s Community Market Reopens With Shopping, Free Outdoor Music

The Community Marketplace features six vendors selling clothing, art, home decor, jewelry and souvenirs.

Downtown

Enjoy Free Music, Art, Dance Classes, Tours And More On The Riverwalk All Summer

Musical performances and lessons, art installations, fishing and ecology classes and architecture tours are among the city's free programs running until October.

Downtown

3 Of The Alderpeople Who Represent Potential Casino Sites Don’t Want A Casino In Their Ward

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. is the latest to say he doesn't want a gambling mecca in his ward. Bally’s is lobbying to build a casino at the prime Tribune Publishing site in River West.

River North, Gold Coast, Near North Side

Riverwalk Visitors Can Enjoy Fall With Special Events, Programs Throughout October

The Riverwalk is hosting Fall Festival, which will include a Halloween costume party, pumpkin patch and Oktoberfest celebrations.

Downtown

Naming Riverwalk And Park — Not Lake Shore Drive — After Du Sable A Better Way To Honor City Founder, Lightfoot Says

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan was announced after aldermen proposed naming Lake Shore Drive after du Sable, which angered some residents.

Downtown

Riverwalk Vendors Begin Reopening Friday, Starting With Beat Kitchen And City Winery

The Riverwalk will be fully operational by the end of May.

Downtown

Riverwalk Returning To Normal Hours, More Vendors Reopening

People will still be required to wear face coverings on the Riverwalk.

Downtown

Yes, The 606 Trail Is Still Closed — Even Though The Riverwalk, Navy Pier Are Open

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) said he has not received an update from Mayor Lori Lightfoot or the Chicago Park District about when the trail will reopen.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

The Riverwalk Reopens Friday — But With Strict Rules For Social Distancing

The Riverwalk has reopened, but you'll need reservations to visit restaurants — and attendants at entrances will make sure you have them.

Downtown

Chicago Riverwalk Open For The Season, Adds 9 Vendors Selling Tacos, Pies, Soul Food And More

The eastern part of the Riverwalk got a big renovation.

Downtown

No Biking On The Riverwalk? New Ordinance Would Force Bicyclists To Walk Their Rides

Ald. Brendan Reilly says the Riverwalk is crowded with pedestrians, making bike riding a hazard.

Downtown