On Saturday evening, I ambled down a pier at the Wharf to meet a white-haired entrepreneur from Brooklyn. His name was Adam Schwartz, and he was in tremendously good cheer. Honestly, I would be, too, ...

Floating down the Chicago River might be something you think about during summertime, but a boating company in the city is hoping to change that, bringing a new kind of winter experience on the water.

Ever dreamt of floating down the Chicago River...in a hot tub? This week, that dream could come true. Beginning Friday, the Chicago Electric Boat Company will offer "hot tub boats" and heated boat ...

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