1st Class Charters Chicago

09/06/2026

Birthday fun (x3) on Labor day Sunday!

09/06/2026

09/03/2026

Couldn't wait to taste my first edition bottle of Johnny Depp's .

A seven-year-aged spirit crafted in the Dominican Republic and finished in ex-Cognac barrels.

Depp co-founded Three Hearts Rum with Bobby DeLeon, and he designed the bottle around personal symbols from his life. The three hearts represent his three great loves: former partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children, Lily-Rose and Jack. The bottle also incorporates Depp’s tattoos and artwork, including the three hearts, a skull, tokens, and other imagery associated with his personal style. And stamped on the bottom a personal motto: “NO FEAR, NO MALICE, NO ENVY.”

Mmmm yum. Rum.

09/03/2026

Fun day on the water with the crew!

I’ve had the privilege of working with them for more than 20 years, providing fun and memorable team-building experiences.
They are one of the companies that gave me opportunities in Chicago that helped me build the charter business I have today. I’m truly grateful for their continued partnership, trust, and friendship over the years.

08/25/2026

A once-in-a-blue-moon lunar eclipse will take place this week, reaching nearly full illumination.

This isn’t just any eclipse—the lunar shadow will reach a depth of 96.2%, covering nearly the full face of the Moon.

It coincides with the August full moon which is called the Sturgeon Moon because lake sturgeon are native to the Great Lakes.

Eclipse Timeline (Central Daylight Time)

Penumbral eclipse begins: 8:23 p.m. (Thu, Aug 27)

Partial eclipse begins (reddish hue starts): 9:33 p.m. (Thu, Aug 27)

Maximum eclipse (peak coverage): 11:12 p.m. (Thu, Aug 27)

Partial eclipse ends: 12:51 a.m. (Fri, Aug 28)

Penumbral eclipse ends: 2:01 a.m. (Fri, Aug 28)

08/23/2026

Saturday nights don't get much better.

08/14/2026

Air and water show Practice Day.
Skies cleared up, planes came out!