This Science Weekend Staycation in Chicago September 6 – 7

The word Staycation has gotten popular latley since gas, food and utilities have gotten so expensive and no one is really interested in traveling far away and generating a lot of costs in the process. So, Chicago Weekend Fun suggests a mini Chicago Vacation or staycation this weekend to make up for the lost vacation. [...]

Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg, Lombard IL

Sweet Tomatoes is a casual dining restaurant that offers healthier low calorie foods than most dining places that are still very tasty. Sweet Tomatoes is somewhat new in Chicago and I had only previously heard of it from a friend who lives in Portland and raves about how much she loves to go there with her family. I found out [...]

This Weekend in Chicago August 15, 16 and 17

There is so much happening in Chicago this weekend I am not sure how you will choose which activities and events to attend! The weather should be beautiful with temperatures in the 80′s and no rain. The Chicago Air and Water Show is front and center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Lakefront. The show [...]

Illinois Speed Ticket Cameras Won’t Work Governor Blagojevich

Governor Blagojevich’s plan to place speed cameras on all Chicago and Illinois Interstates will fail. It will fail because no one speeds anymore now that gas prices have gotten so high. (and fewer people are driving all together) That said, every citizen that owns a car in Illinois should still be going to the Illinois State [...]

Cirque Shanghai Gold & The Glass Experience in Chicago this Olympic Weekend August 8, 9 & 10

There are a lot of very affordable (cheap) entertainment and (family) fun options this weekend in Chicago. Whether you live in the suburbs or are planning on getting a hotel room and vacationing in Chicago for the weekend, there is lots to do. If you haven’t gotten tickets to see the award winning show Wicked (the musical) or Jersey [...]