Navy Pier
Blooming good time at the Pier (Chicago Sun-Times)
A perennial favorite among professional horticulture enthusiasts and amateur landscapers alike, the 16th annual Flower and Garden Show launched the 2010 showcase with a whimsical "Evening in Bloom" cocktail party Friday night to benefit four of Chicago's premier conservationist groups: Chicago Botanic Garden, Parkways Foundation, Chicago Gateway Green and Friends of the Parks.
McPier Accused Of Messing Up At Navy Pier (CBS 2 Chicago)
Already under fire for problems at McCormick Place, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority is now accused of messing up at Navy Pier too.
Report: Navy Pier sign deal fumbled (Chicago Tribune)
How what was to be a windfall project turned into an $80,000 probe What looked like a no-brainer deal to bring informational flat-screen signage to Navy Pier didn't end up with the $558,000 advertising revenue boost anticipated by the agency that runs the state's most visited tourist site.
Parks to Approve Liquor Sales at Harbors (FOX News Chicago)
Hoping to lure restaurants to the lakefront and bring in revenue, the Chicago Park District board is expected to sign off Wednesday on allowing alcohol sales at its two new harbors being built near Navy Pier and at 31st Street.
Chicago Flower and Garden Show (ABC 7 Chicago)
The Chicago Flower and Garden Show -- the Midwest's horticulture and landscape showcase -- is cultivating excitement and enthralling crowds at Navy Pier on Chicago's lakefront!
Comfort to return to Baltimore five days later than planned (Baltimore Sun)
The hospital ship USNS Comfort will arrive at its Baltimore home five days later than originally planned, Navy officials said Wednesday.
Comfort medical ship leaving Haiti, against doctors' wishes (Baltimore Sun)
The hospital ship USNS Comfort left Port-au-Prince harbor Tuesday night to begin a five-day sail back to Baltimore, its Navy commanders having determined - against the advice of some civilian doctors on the ground - that the floating medical center is no longer needed in earthquake -damaged Haiti.
Comfort leaving Haiti against doctors' wishes (Baltimore Sun)
Navy medical ship to arrive in Baltimore Sunday The hospital ship USNS Comfort left Port-au-Prince harbor Tuesday night to begin a five-day sail back to Baltimore, its Navy commanders having determined - against the advice of some civilian doctors on the ground - that the floating medical center is no longer needed in earthquake-damaged Haiti.
Bruce J. Graham, Chicago Architect Who Designed Sears Tower, Dies at 84 (New York Times)
Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago’s skyline.
Chile copper export port normalizes after quake (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters * Seven of 9 piers at San Antonio port now operating * Another pier will reopen in coming days (Updates with quote, background about copper shipments) SANTIAGO, March 9 (Reuters) - Chilean copper ...
