This is a friendly reminder that the CTA train and bus fares will increase on January 1, 2009. Even though the state of Illinois approved the budget increases last year that prevented a fare increase then, the state revenues from sales and income taxes is down in 2008 and 2009 due to the current economic [...]
December 30th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 773, Airports and Tourism Travel, Business Local, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago Loop, Chicago News, Gold Coast Chicago, Grumpy post of the week, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Pilsen, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Transportation | 1 Comment
The Chicago Cubs are turned the Wrigley Baseball Field Stadium into an ice skating rink this winter for an unusual ice skating experience. I am curious to see how this will turn out. I don’t think anyone ever thought that we need an ice rink in the middle of Wrigley Field, but here we go anyway.
The original [...]
December 15th, 2008 | Posted in 773, Airports and Tourism Travel, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Pop Culture, Sports | 1 Comment
I don’t know anyone who isn’t resolving to loose some extra weight for their New Year’s Resolutions in 2009, and if you want to see how long your resolution lasts, why not try out this offer from the Chicago Park District Gyms: Free membership to the city’s gym facilities from January 2-16. That is a 2 week free [...]
December 11th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 773, Chicago Consumer News, Gold Coast Chicago, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Pilsen, Pop Culture, Sports, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
Chicago gets really cold in the winter so having an outdoor ice rink is no problem downtown. Millennium Park’s ice skating rink opened in 2004 after Skate on State was closed down to accommodate a new building being built across from what was then Marshall Fields.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park is located at [...]
December 4th, 2008 | Posted in 312, Airports and Tourism Travel, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago Loop, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Holidays & Christmas, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Sports, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
Macy’s State Street Store in Chicago has continued the traditions of Marshall Fields with the lighting of the great Christmas tree in the Walnut Room (on the 7th floor) each holiday season. This year will be no different. I just heard that Tommy Hilfiger will be the special designated guest of honor for lighting the Macy’s Walnut Room tree [...]
October 28th, 2008 | Posted in 312, Airports and Tourism Travel, Chicago Loop, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Holidays & Christmas, Shopping in Chicago, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
I have been a technophile for many years. In fact I often say I am addicted to the internet in a good way. In Chicago this is not unusual though. This city of former livestock, fire and manufacturing glory is metamorphisizing into a midwestern technological oasis. More young people are living and working the digital dream [...]
October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Business Local, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago Small Business Technology & Innovation, Pop Culture | 1 Comment
We need free things to do in Chicago now more than ever. Who can afford a $8 beer and a $12 movie in this financial and economic uncertain time. I have heard more people say they are staying in to save money than I have in years. I still like to go enjoy Chicago though and sometimes [...]
October 16th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 773, Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Loop, Improv and Sketch Comedy Shows, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
Chicago Neighborhood Tours are a great way to learn more about the city if your are a tourist of visitor as well as a local resident. These Chicago Neighborhood and Cultural Tours are scheduled for this fall from the Chicago cultural center and offer a unique look at the city of big shoulders and small [...]
September 9th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 773, Airports and Tourism Travel, Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Hyde Park, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments