The stifling heat on Saturday did not stop tens of thousands of people from packing the lakefront for the first day of the Chicago Air & Water Show.
Fans at North Avenue beach did their best to stay cool while enjoying the show, many bringing personal fans to beat the heat as they watched the Thunderbirds and other high-flying acts.
“We have our chairs, and we have our umbrella to shade us from the sun. We have our beautiful fans,” said Roseanna Thompson…