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September 6, 2010

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Chicago Millenium Park Every season there is something new and exciting to celebrate in Chicago. Visitors and locals flock to the city’s diverse festivals and events to enjoy free performances and exhibitions all year round.

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»	Winter Day Out in Chicago January 22, 2008, 5:20 pm WINTER comes and Chicago trudges proudly on as if nothing has changed. On a recent Saturday morning, as the city sat beneath a foot of fresh snow, people strolled in Millennium Park, the city’s front yard along Lake Michigan, even as three snowplows scraped circles around them. Still, without... » View Article
»	City of the big buildings November 19, 2007, 12:25 pm The skyscraper was born in Chicago - and architecture ranks as a civic sport. In museums, restaurants and friendliness, too, the Second City is first-rate. CHICAGO - This may be the only city in the world where architecture ranks as a sport. Bleachers are erected around construction sites so... » View Article
»	Personal Journey - Reasons enough to return to Chicago November 19, 2007, 12:23 pm This was my home in 1969 and 1970, two important years: my first job after college and the place I met my wife. Inexplicably, I hadn't been back since. Libby and I came back for a four-day weekend last summer. We wanted to see the city again, with Libby especially interested in seeing the... » View Article
»	Chicago-go-go October 23, 2007, 7:01 pm Chicago is one of those big cities with small-town ways. Friendly natives will stop to give directions and share their opinions on favorite eateries. Ethnic neighborhoods often beat out tonier ones in producing world-class cuisine, and while the shopping options include the mega-chains, it is the... » View Article
»	Chicago: Visit the Windy City on a budget October 22, 2007, 11:38 am Sure, Chicago can be expensive, but the big city's also filled with bargain fun if you know where to look. Vacationing in the Windy City might mean staying at the Four Seasons, scoring front-row seats to Wicked and dining at Charlie Trotter's five-star restaurant. But most of us aren't... » View Article
»	Chicago: Tracing modern architecture September 17, 2007, 11:26 am Architecture buffs savor Chicago's buildings, but you don't have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the city's masonry and steel marvels. The Chicago Architecture Foundation conducts more than 70 different kinds of tours and expects to lead more than 200,000 people through various corners of the... » View Article
»	Tomorrow, U.S.A. July 30, 2007, 2:32 pm The only sin in Chicago is thinking small. Already crowded with great structures, the city has yet again become a magnet for big-name architects, igniting a new wave of bold building. Blair Kamin explains why this "second city" is second to none. Say Chicago to people around the world and they... » View Article
»	How to use CityPass and public transportation June 11, 2007, 10:59 am Save money in the city this summer My sister-in-law, Ellie, used the Chicago CityPass the last time she was here with my nieces, Cedar and Z-Z. Ellie said she liked it, so I thought I'd get the scoop. The Chicago CityPass is a booklet featuring five select Chicago attractions. The concept is to... » View Article
»	Chicago, Il- Scientific and Educational Center May 31, 2007, 1:53 pm Chicago, Illinois is the third-largest city in the United States with a population of about 2.9 million and a metropolitan area of over 9 million people. Chicago homes and real estate can vary from the art galleries of the River North district to the Southside of Chicago. Chicago, like much of the... » View Article
»	Chicago - There's Nothing Like the Big City May 24, 2007, 11:48 am When was the last time you wore heels? The last time you went dancing--other than at a wedding? The last time you ate at a restaurant without crayons on the table? The last time you stayed up past midnight? Chicago: The Chic Starts Right Here Find more about the hot Chicago nightlife,... » View Article
»	Chicago skyline to soar higher with nation's highest tower May 16, 2007, 12:26 pm A 150-story lakefront tower that would be the nation's tallest building is a step closer to reality. The City Council has approved a zoning change that clears the way for construction on the 2,000-foot, twisting Chicago Spire. The completed structure would unseat the city's 1,451-foot Sears Tower... » View Article
»	Seven Wonders of Chicago May 10, 2007, 7:58 pm During one of those Googling-random-things-to-put-off-work-for-that-much-longer nights recently, my friend and I stumbled upon something we had never heard of. Chicago, as well as a few other major cities, offers a little thing called CityPass, which is a $50 ticket that gets you into five major... » View Article
»	The best things in Chicago are cheap or free May 7, 2007, 10:51 am In Chicago, Illinois, many things are expensive. But many of the best things are free or cheap. One of the best is "the bean" sculpture in Millenium Park. The Windy City has bargain-priced fun for all ages. Vacationing in Chicago might mean staying at the Four Seasons, scoring front-row seats... » View Article
»	36 Hours in Chicago April 9, 2007, 5:44 pm THE notion that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods seems silly and obvious at first. Aren’t all cities? But a weekend here, wandering the nooks far from the tourists swarming Navy Pier near downtown or ogling the masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago, explains the distinction. Cross a... » View Article
»	Chicago's Magic Bean:The new Millennium Park February 1, 2007, 4:17 pm The face of Chicago has changed overnight. With the grand opening of the 475 million dollar Millennium Park July 16th, and the unveiling of the newest and most striking public sculpture, Cloudgate, all guidebooks were instantly rendered obsolete. That's because artist Anish Kapoor's Cloudgate,... » View Article
»	Chicago: A Fast-Paced City of Fascinating Neighborhoods and Speeding Taxis! August 15, 2006, 12:33 pm Considering a trip to Chicago? Get ready for a non-stop adventure! Chicago is an exhilarating city with a non-ending variety of activities-a great place to have fun and enjoy yourself. With a population of almost 3 million, Chicago could be a nightmare of confusion-but it isn't, basically... » View Article