Long-Stalled Navy Pier Marina Gets Green Light
November 13, 2023
Seven years after the Chicago City Council first approved plans for a marina next to Navy Pier, the long-stalled project appears ready to set sail. The marina is expected to be ready to launch in the summer of 2025. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has settled the lawsuit and agreed to issue the required permits with some minor changes.
Read the full article by Andrew Schroedter and Ben Bradley for WGN9.
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