More than 1.7 million people make their way to Willis Tower's Skydeck ... able to see far beyond Chicago's borders to Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and other parts of Illinois.

The fate of 311 W. Wacker is a moment to be marked. The threat of knocked-down skyscrapers is a blow to our beloved downtown.

With this in mind, U.S. News rounded up some of Chicago's best guided tours. Whether you're sailing past Willis Tower on a river cruise or sampling some of Chicago's best deep-dish pizza on a ...

Some of the Chicago landmarks featured on the parade float include the Wrigley Field marquee, the Flamingo sculpture in Federal Plaza, the Willis Tower and the Crain Communications Building.

This time of year, we often overlook the buildings that envelop us in the Loop as we trudge to work, shoulders bent against cruel winds and bitter cold. But we walk among giants, and that includes 311 ...