Introducing WINDEE, Chicago Star's new mascot!

Introducing WINDEE, Chicago Star’s new mascot! This new feature will be something for the young and young-at-heart to enjoy! Follow her around as she visits the Windy (see what we did there?) City and its landmarks, cultural institutions, events and more. You can read this to a small child or enjoy it yourself as she presents our city through her wondering eyes. We want to offer something for everyone, regardless of age. And besides, who wouldn’t love an adorable brand ambassador like WINDEE?!

WINDEE visits Navy Pier

Hi there! I'm WINDEE, the official mascot for Chicago Star, and I'm so excited to share my adventures with YOU! For my first outing, I visited Navy Pier, the most popular tourist destination in the entire state! I had a Rainbow Cone with 5 scoops of ice cream, took a ride on the Tall Windy Ships (not sure why they stole my name) and took a twirl on the teacup ride. I had a kiddie cocktail at Offshore, the world's largest rooftop bar, and saw the city from above on the 20-stories-tall Centennial Wheel! I loved seeing people from all over the world there too. This summer, they will have all sorts of free summer programming, including SailGP, a worldwide competition of hydrofoil racing (Chicago is the only U.S. city to host this cool event!), Chi-Soul Fest, Pixar Putt and Live on the Lake! Before I left, I shook hands with Marilynn Gardner, the head of the Pier, and told her I couldn't wait to come back, and bring YOU with me! Isn't Navy Pier fabulous? And it's right here in our own backyard!

(Illustrated by Rosemary Fanti and conceived by Candid Candace Jordan, Associate Publisher)