Navy Pier to ring in New Year's with party, fireworks display
They'll kick off their "New Year On The Pier" event at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Aon Ballroom.
They'll kick off their "New Year On The Pier" event at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Aon Ballroom.
Matt Kysia tells us what guests can expect at Navy Pier's New Year's Eve party, and gives a sample of what you will be hearing from him as he hosts and performs.
As many prepare for New Year's Eve, the Chicago Police Department wants to make sure you're starting 2023 off safely.
As many prepare for New Year's Eve, the Chicago Police Department wants to make sure you're starting 2023 off safely.
We're just days away from ringing in the new year, and as we close out 2022, you might be looking for ways to celebrate. There are tons of New Year's Eve parties to choose from, but if you're looking for something more family-friendly, we've got you covered with tips from Choose Chicago president and CEO Lynn Osmond.
The transit company will provide free bus and ADA para-transit rides on New Year's Eve into the morning of New Year's Day and encourages people who are celebrating to take advantage of the offer.
"We want to continue spreading the word so Chicago residents and visitors can take advantage of this option and make the most of their New Year's Eve and ring in 2023 safely."
The rule affects customers without a positive account history or no previous bookings at all.
Chicago was set late Friday to kick off 2022 with what is being billed as the biggest fireworks show the city has ever seen.
The new wave of COVID cases is prompting many to reconsider their New Year's Eve plans. One way people are celebrating is by ordering in.
Despite growing COVID-19 cases, Chicago is moving forward with its big celebration this New Year's Eve.
Illinois set a COVID-19 record Thursday, with more than 30,000 new cases across the state. The figure amounts to the highest one day total ever, and the surge in Chicago is forcing some restaurants to shut their doors again.
"Let's keep in mind, it's outdoors, and there was a conscious decision made not only obviously that it's outdoors, but to spread it out so that we don't have massive crowds gathering in one place," Lightfoot said.
New Year's Eve was four days away Monday night, and with COVID-19 surging, lots of would-be revelers are worried that Omicron could crash the party.
"I think young people, younger folks who feel that they're going to be okay if they get COVID, just remember you give it somebody who's not going to be OK."
With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing in Chicago, Navy Pier is putting precautions in place for its New Year's Eve celebration this week.
CBS Special 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' will be hosted by radio and TV personality Bobby Bones and co-hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith.
Just under two hours before the start of a New Year, we found no shortage of people out celebrating Thursday night – despite the pandemic.
"We can't do most of the things you'd do in a new city."
Logistically it's just easier and cheaper. In some cases, translating into thousands of dollars more in donations for these groups.
The State of Illinois says what you should be doing is staying home and partying with the people with whom you live. But others are still hosting small gatherings, and as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, that means opportunities for certain industries.
"We've come a long way on this journey together and we cannot let up now. We got to continue through the end of the year."
The normal large gatherings on New Year's Eve won't be happening this year but cities across the U.S. are holding virtual celebrations for adults and kids.
We're on track to have a chilly, but slightly warmer-than-average New Year's Eve.
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