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Today's show was delayed because of the storm, but here are some shots from the practices this week. more ›

We noticed a tweet from SeedlingFarms this morning, mentioning that shoppers should be sure to hit up the Green City Market this Wednesday, because it would be closed on Saturday. We hadn't heard anything, so we got in touch with them - it's confirmed: There will be no Green City Market this coming Saturday. more ›

The 52nd annual Chicago Air and Water Show occurred this past weekend and, unless you were out of town, you probably heard the noise as jets raced overhead over two afternoons. Hundreds of thousands of people hit the Lakefront - while no attendance has been announced yet, estimates are usually in the two million range - and many more took to rooftops all over the city to take in the sights and sounds of the annual event. more ›

Just like Bill Murray did in 2008, actor Vince Vaughn will take to the skies this weekend as part of the annual Air & Water Show, jumping from an airplane with the Golden Knights. The jump will open the show on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Just for fun, here's video of Murray's jump. Take notes, Vince. more ›

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With the deafening roar of the planes still echoing in our ears, the city estimated today that the 50th Annual Air & Water Show drew a whopping 3.1 million people. Part of the reason attendance was so high was that the usually two-day event was expanded to three for the 50th anniversary; it will revert back to two days next year. We're just guessing here, but another likely reason for the large attendance? The ridonkulously gorgeous weather. Attendance usually averages around 2.2 million and last year's rain soaked event, which featured a Saturday cancellation, drew only 1.3 million. more ›

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Bill Murray is taking a break from playing sad, emasculated loners and going through an acrimonious public divorce to jump out of a plane. He's scheduled to skydive as part of this year's Air and Water Show, according to Bill Zwecker. more ›

Chicago's Air and Water Show is one of the longest running spectator events in the country. This summer the event will return for its 50th year and to celebrate the city is adding an extra day of festivities. At 3pm on Friday, August 15th the Air Show will officially kick off with performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. more ›