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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Chicago lakefront on Aug. 18, 2011, in a rehearsal of their aerobatics display during the 2011 Chicago Air & Water Show. (Credit: CBS)

Thunderbirds Won’t Perform At Air & Water Show Due To Budget Cuts

This year’s Chicago Air & Water Show will be without its marquee attraction, after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds cancelled all shows after April 1, due to federal budget cuts.

2013/03/12

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the lakefront during the 2012 Chicago Air & Water Show. (Credit: CBS)

Air Show Fans Find Different Perspectives To Watch The Stunts

The Blue Angels closed out Chicago’s 54th annual Air & Water Show this afternoon. For spectators, it was all about the view. CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman found some unique spots where people found a different perspective for the Air & Water Show.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/19

Blue Angels

‘Millions’ Expected To Attend Air & Water Show

City officials said “millions” of spectators are expected to gather along the lakefront for this weekend’s Air and Water Show.

2012/08/18

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Air Show Fun For Us, Not So Much For The Dogs

The 4th of July is the most hated day of the year by dogs. With all the fireworks and excitement, it can be scary for pets. But the Chicago Air & Water Show runs a close second.

CBS 2–2011/08/21

Two members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight team fly in a mirror formation during the 2011 Chicago Air & Water Show. (Credit: CBS)

1.7M Attend Chicago Air & Water Show

Saturday’s rain storm put a bit of a damper on attendance for the Chicago Air and Water Show this weekend.

CBS Chicago–2011/08/21

North Avenue Beach (File Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Women Stage Topless Protest During Air Show

What would the Chicago Air & Water Show be without a topless protest? Men go topless all the time. So why not women? That was the message of a protest Sunday at North Avenue Beach, as a group of women fought for the right to bare their breasts.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/08/21

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Chicago lakefront on Aug. 18, 2011, in a rehearsal of their aerobatics display during the 2011 Chicago Air & Water Show. (Credit: CBS)

Cops To Be Out In Force For Air & Water Show

As many as 2 million people were expected to take in the Chicago Air & Water Show on Saturday and Sunday and that means a big job for Chicago police.

CBS 2–2011/08/19

(credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Air & Water Show Quick Tips

The 2011 Air & Water Show is finally approaching! To get you prepared, we’ve rounded up helpful tips, travel guides and line-up information.

2011/08/16

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