Well the date is released, the Chicago Marathon is set for October 11, 2009 and Bank of America is still the main sponsor. The new Chicago Marathon web site is up and you can register now for the Chicago Marathon 2009. Just 247 days left to go… What a year of training that will be! Should [...]
February 6th, 2009 | Posted in This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
The transformers lineup at the Chicago Auto Show So, you still want to go to the Chicago Auto Show even in the recession? A lot pf people do actually. There were a lot of people there even though people aren’t really buying cars right now. Here is your guide to leaving your checkbook at home [...]
January 30th, 2009 | Posted in Airports and Tourism Travel, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
After being absent for 2 years the Flower and Garden show is back this spring in Chicago. The Chicago Flower and Garden Show will be running between March 7 and 15 in 2009. This is a great show if you have a yard or garden area around your home that you enjoy spending time in or [...]
January 21st, 2009 | Posted in Business Local, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Downers Grove, Evanston, Naperville, Oak Park, Pop Culture, Schaumburg, Shopping in Chicago, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Skokie, The Suburbs, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
Chicago has some of the richest museums and cultural attractions in the country and because of the generosity of some sponsors and the city of Chicago, you can visit and enjoy them for free on these days in 2009.This is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy these museums, cultural institutions and artwork the way [...]
January 13th, 2009 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | 2 Comments
Trader Joe’s opened their new Oak Park Store location on December 5, 2008.Trader Joe’s is a great store for Oak Park because it is all about organics, low cost gourmet and foods from around the world. They have a great selection of interesting foods plus a Trader Joes House Brand that offers just about everything [...]
January 12th, 2009 | Posted in Business Local, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Oak Park, Pop Culture, Shopping in Chicago, The Suburbs | No Comments