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The Drake Hotel is one of Chicago’s most elegant and historic hotels. The Drake Hotel is located downtown right on Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast neighborhood so it overlooks Lake Michigan and is located close to everything happening at the beach. Hilton Hotels owns the hotel now, but it has been in operation since […]
July 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Hotels, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Airports and Tourism Travel | No Comments
It is officially Fourth of July weekend now and we have a lot going on around Chicagoland. I am not sure how anyone would go to all these events, but here is a list of things going on from the family friendly to the avant gard. If nothing else, enjoy the holiday weekend and relax […]
July 2nd, 2008 | Posted in The Suburbs, Pop Culture, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, This Weekend in Chicago, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Neighborhood Festivals, Music Festivals Bands, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Airports and Tourism Travel | No Comments
The 4th of July is almost here and everyone is heading out to their favorite restaurants with outdoor patios and putting on the sunblock to go to the beach in Chicago. It is that rare time of year when we forget that Chicago is really a cold and desolate place the rest of the year […]
June 27th, 2008 | Posted in This Weekend in Chicago, Pop Culture, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Neighborhood Festivals, Music Festivals Bands, Airports and Tourism Travel | No Comments
Naperville Ribfesthas become one of the largest suburban summer festivals in Chicago. It has been running for at least 20 years and the Ribfest has grown to now include major music acts along with great ribs from all over the country.
The thing that makes this festival so attractive for both businesses and local residents is […]
June 20th, 2008 | Posted in This Weekend in Chicago, The Suburbs, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Music Festivals Bands, Neighborhood Festivals | No Comments
I am all about dining out on weekends. I love eating dinner alfresco and eating dinner at a restaurant that offers outdoor patio dining as the sun sets over Chicago and the suburbs. We live in such a frigid climate most of the year that when summer arrives we are even ok seeing just cars and […]
June 19th, 2008 | Posted in The Suburbs, This Weekend in Chicago, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Neighborhood Festivals | No Comments
I got an email announcing the launch of the new Chicago Drinks site with bar and restaurant reviews from the Chicago Reader and wanted to post about it since there are always new bars, restaurants and clubs opening in the city every week. I find it hard to keep up with all the new places opening […]
June 18th, 2008 | Posted in Pop Culture, Chicago News, This Weekend in Chicago, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Business Local | No Comments
I have lived in Chicago all my life and during that time not only has the Taste of Chicago been a huge event known for great food, music and entertainment, it has gotten larger every year and keeps on growing. Taste of Chicago features some of the best food in the city as well as […]
June 5th, 2008 | Posted in Pop Culture, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago News, This Weekend in Chicago, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Neighborhood Festivals, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Business Local | 4 Comments
Chicago Festival season has begun this year and I wanted to post a comprehensive list of all the major Chicagoland festivals and block parties and neighborhood events that I found. If there are summer events not listed here post a comment to add yours to the list. I hope this helps you plan your summer calendar and […]
May 19th, 2008 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, This Weekend in Chicago, Pop Culture, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Jazz & Blues Music, Music Festivals Bands, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Neighborhood Festivals | 1 Comment
It finally feels like spring in Chicago and we should get out and enjoy it before the oppressive heat starts! Here are some suggestions for activities and events this weekend in Chicago.
1. Chicago Green City Market opens on May 14th and they have a special event with Mayor Daley on Saturday May 17th. The Market […]
May 14th, 2008 | Posted in This Weekend in Chicago, Theater Plays Broadway Shows in Chicago, Art Galleries and Museums, Improv and Sketch Comedy Shows, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions | 1 Comment
It’s rainy here in Chicago right now and believe it or not, the weekend plans you have very much depends on the weather. And guess what? The forecast sais it will rain all day today (Friday) and part of Saturday as well. So that said, I advise indoor recreational activities instead of outdoor ones. It isn’t great […]
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Pop Culture, Chicago Weather, This Weekend in Chicago, Art Galleries and Museums, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Neighborhood Festivals | No Comments