6 days ago · Celebrate the new year with midnight ball drops, fireworks shows, festive dining, packed ballrooms, daytime family fests and more citywide.

Ring in Chicago New Year’s Eve with fireworks, parties, dinners, and countdowns across the city—your guide to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chicago.

5 days ago · Breaking news: Chicago is lining up a citywide slate of New Year’s Eve events, blending public fireworks, riverfront viewing, and a variety of hotel-hosted celebrations. Families, visitors and …

Dec 23, 2025 · Chicago always throws a good New Year’s Eve party or two. This year the city will host the first local edition of “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve” in the show’s 55-year-history ...

2 days ago · CHICAGO (WGN) — If you’re planning to ring in 2026 downtown, expect packed crowds and a heavy police presence as Chicago rolls out its biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in decades.

Dec 18, 2025 · New Year's Eve books up fast, so don't miss out. We've curated a list of things to do and places to eat. Driving the news: You may want to be home in time to catch the very first "Rockin' …

5 days ago · New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of …

3 days ago · The City of Chicago Will Ring in the New Year with Fireworks on the Chicago River and at Navy Pier on Wednesday, December 3 December 29, 2025 OEMC encourages residents to be …

Dec 24, 2025 · Unsure where to spend New Years Eve in Chicago this year? We've put together a list of the best parties and events to help ring in 2026!

1 day ago · Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: …