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Chicago, Birthplace of the Skyscraper: The Windy City Blows Away Visitors with its Stunning Skyline

By: Don Bapst

Chicago Celebrates The Day of the Dead: Chicagoans of all Cultures come Together to mark the Mexican Holiday

By: Lisa Brandush

Chicago's Best Halloween Celebrations for 2009: Scare up a Good Time for Adults this Halloween in the Windy City

By: Lisa Brandush

Four Romantic Date Spots in Chicago, IL: Four Perfect Restaurants to Take a Date in the Second City

By: Lisa Brandush

Free Things to Do in Chicago: Stretching a Travel Budget by Finding Free Activities in Chicago

By: Rhonda Rowley

Free Admission Days at Chicago Museums: Travel on a Budget by Visiting Chicago's Major Museums for Free

By: Rhonda Rowley

Amazing Latin American Restaurants in Chicago: Four Delicious Hispanic Restaurants Throughout Chicago

By: Lisa Brandush

Three Unique Places to Enjoy a Show in Chicago: Interesting Performance Venues in Neighborhoods Throughout Chicago

By: Lisa Brandush

Al Capone's Hideaway & Steakhouse near Chicago: The Ambience is 1920s Speakeasy Littered with Reminders of Scarface

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

RenQuest Provides Interactive Fun for Gamers: Fantasy Game Comes to Life at Bristol Renaissance Faire

By: Claudia M. Lenart

Time Travel at the Bristol Renaissance Faire: Take the Family on a Trip to Medieval Times

By: Claudia M. Lenart

Making Galena, Illinois, Kid-Friendly: Historic City Has Plenty to Offer Young Visitors

By: Kara S. Anderson

Illinois Beach State Park: Paradise on the Shores of Lake Michigan

By: Patricia Deneen

"Water" Opens at Chicago's Field Museum: Even Near Lake Michigan “Water” Is an Important Resource

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Shedd Aquarium Chicago: Located on Museum Campus, Chicago is a Must-See While in Illinois

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Richards

Brookfield Zoo Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibit Review: Fun Children's Activities in Chicago – See Animatronic Dinosaurs

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Harry Potter, The Exhibition on Tour: Explore Props, Costumes From Wizard Films at Chicago Museum

By: Claudia M. Lenart

Free Things to Do in the Summer in Chicago, IL: Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and More

By: Julie McElroy

Brookfield Zoo Dinosaurs Alive! Mall Tour: Animatronic Prehistoric Creatures at Westfield Shopping Centers

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Sculpture Trail in Oregon Illinois: Stautes in and around this Northwest Illinois Town

By: Kelley Huston

Never Pay Full Price to Dine in Chicago: Dinner & Drink Deals for Every Night of the Week in the Windy City

By: Brett McKenzie

Springfield Illinois' Historic Lincoln Sites: Celebrate Abe's Birthday in His Hometown

By: Kelley Huston

Chicago's Loop Lakefront Attractions: A Brief History of Grant Park and its Surrounding Museums

By: Bradley Allen Ritzenthaler

Springfield, Illinois Marks Lincoln Bicentennial: Sights at the State Capital include Lincoln's Home, Tomb and Musuem

By: Kara Williams

Snow Days in Chicago for Winter Fun: Sculptures, Dog Sleds, Snowboarding and Family Fun at Grant Park

By: Christine Nyholm

Visiting Navy Pier: Chicago Landmark Combines Food, Fun and Sightseeing

By: Laura Griffith

Chicago's New Year's Eve Extravaganza: Navy Pier Has Celebrities and Superstar DJs for Celebration

By: Betsy Husband

Great Tower Observatories of Chicago Illinois: John Hancock and Sears Skydeck Offer a Bird's Eye View of Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Festive Christmas Time in Naperville Illinois: Santa Claus and Holiday Entertainment in Southwest Suburb of Chicago

By: Christine Nyholm

Victorian Christmas in Historic Woodstock, IL: Town Square and Opera House for an Old Fashioned Holiday Season

By: Christine Nyholm

Festive Christmas Time in Schaumburg Illinois: Holiday Events in Greater Woodfield Area Northwest of Chicago

By: Christine Nyholm

Christmas Time in Arlington Heights Illinois: Greater Woodfield Area Northwest of Chicago Holiday Events

By: Christine Nyholm

Holiday Family Fun at Navy Pier in Chicago: Winter WonderFest Windy City During the Christmas Season

By: Christine Nyholm

Santa Claus Visits Chicago Downtown for Holidays: Visit Old St. Nick in the Windy City the Christmas Season

By: Christine Nyholm

Find Santa in Chicago Suburbs this Christmas: Jolly Old Elf Flies into Chicagoland to Visit Children for Holidays

By: Christine Nyholm

Christmas Lights and Santa Claus at Chicago Zoos: Twinkling Lights, Exotic Animals and Holiday Magic for the Family

By: Christine Nyholm

Fall Events in Charming Historic Galena Illinois: Getaway Destination Located Near the Great Mississippi River

By: Christine Nyholm

Visiting Chicago, Illinois' South Side: The Unique Part of the Second City

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Hike the Trail of History in McHenry Illinois: Living History Event Helps Children Experience Pioneer Life

By: Claudia M. Lenart

Gurnee Illinois for Family Getaway Near Chicago: Six Flags, Outlet Shopping and New Waterpark in Lake County

By: Christine Nyholm

KeyLime Cove: A Great Family Trip: The Perfect Weekend Getaway for Groups of All izes

By: Kelley Huston

A Foodlover's Guide to Great Eating in Chicago: Best Menu Choices for Dining Like the Locals Throughout Chicagoland

By: Lanora Mueller

Illinois State Fair Salutes Ag in Springfield: "The Heartland - Salute to Agriculture" Festival August 8-17 2008

By: Christine Nyholm

Lake Michigan's Best Dog Beaches: Pet-Friendly Beaches within 200 miles of Chicago

By: Katie Fanuko

Pet Friendly Hotels Near Chicago O'Hare Airport: Travel With Pets Hotel Guide: Rosemont, Illinois in Chicagoland

By: Christine Nyholm

Top Hotels Near Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont IL: Hotel Travel Guide for Airport Travelers: Windy City of Illinois

By: Christine Nyholm

French Bistros on the North Side of Chicago: Cafes Offer Fine Cuisine From France in Upscale Neighborhoods

By: Christine Nyholm

Upscale Thai Restaurants in Chicago: Stylish Restaurants Serve Cuisine From Thailand in the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Ten Tips for Tourists Visiting the Windy City: The Chicago Architecture Foundation's List of Travel Advice

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Air & Water Show Opening Entertainment: Chicago Actors Bill Murray & Gary Sinise Perform at 50th Anniversary

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Air and Water Show Thrills in the Sky: Daredevil Flight Aerobatics and Stunts on the Windy City Lakefront

By: Christine Nyholm

Top Pizzerias Famous Chicago Style Pizza: Best Windy City Restaurants Serving Deep Dish and Thin Crust Pies

By: Christine Nyholm

The Dark Knight New Ride at Six Flags Gurnee, IL: Great America Thrill Rides and Fun in the Chicago Area

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Navy Pier Excursion and Tour Boats: Windy City Lake Michigan Tours on Tall Ship, Boat or Cruise Line

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Grant Park: Movies Under the Starry Skies Summer Nights in the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Venetian Night & Fireworks Chicago Lake Front: Lighted Decorated Boats Dazzle Crowds on July 26 in the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Exotic Asian Restaurants Downtown Chicago IL: Eating Out in The Windy City: Oriental Cuisine

By: Christine Nyholm

Fireworks and Fun at Navy Pier in Chicago: Windy City Festivities: Fourth of July & Summer Nights

By: Christine Nyholm

Fourth of July Chicago NW Suburbs: Independence Day Celebrations in Village Northwest of the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Bristol Renaissance Faire Kenosha: Festival on Wisconsin/Illinois Border Recreates Summer Day in 1574

By: Christine Nyholm

Ribfest Weekend in Naperville, IL: July Fourth Festivities: Food, Fun, Music and Fireworks Chicago Area

By: Christine Nyholm

Getting Around City of Chicago: Chicago's Transportation: Trains, Taxis, Buses and Free Trolleys

By: Christine Nyholm

Taste of Chicago Music Lineup: Food Festival Features Spectacular July 4 Fireworks, Entertainment

By: Christine Nyholm

Taste of Chicago Summer Festival: 2008 Grant Park Event Features Food and Free Entertainment

By: Christine Nyholm

Enjoy Super Metropolis Illinois: Visit the Land of Superman in Southern Illinois

By: Brenda Potter Reynolds

Visiting Chester, Illinois: Southern Illinois Town is Home of Popeye the Sailor

By: Brenda Potter Reynolds

Chicago Blues Festival Anniversary: The Windy City Celebrates 25 Years of Singing Blues at Grant Park

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Blues Festival Grant Park: 25 Years of Singing the Blues the Windy City Lake Front

By: Christine Nyholm

City of Chicago Gospel Festival: Windy City Sings the Gospel at Millennium Park May 30 - June 1

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Memorial Day Parade: Windy City Honors MIlitary With Ceremony, Parade and Fireworks

By: Christine Nyholm

Springtime Fun Chicago Navy Pier: Windy City Greets Spring and St. Patricks Day on the Lake Front

By: Christine Nyholm

St. Pat's Green River in Chicago: The Chicago River Turns Irish Emerald Green for Saint Patrick's Day

By: Christine Nyholm

St. Patrick's Day Parades, Chicago: Two Parades, a Green River and Music at Navy Pier in the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Sailboat Show Navy Pier 2009: Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009 Strictly Sail Sponsors Largest Midwest Boat Show

By: Feature Writer Donna Diegel

Chicago New Year Dinner Cruises: Front Row Seats to Navy Pier Fireworks and Chicago Skyline

By: Christine Nyholm

Holidays at Navy Pier Chicago: Celebrate Christmas and New Year Holidays on the Lakefront

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Free Holiday Trolley: Easy Way to Get Around the Windy City During Xmas Holidays

By: Christine Nyholm

Xmas at Adler Planetarium Chicago: Star of Wonder Program Display Skies of the Holy Night

By: Christine Nyholm

Xmas Around the World, MSI Chicago: Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates International Christmas

By: Christine Nyholm

Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker Suite: Holiday Tradition Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary in Chicago

By: Christine Nyholm

Christmas at Macy's in Chicago IL: Decorated Store Windows a Festive Xmas Holiday Tradition

By: Christine Nyholm

Xmas Shopping Chicagoland Outlets: Chicago Area Outlet Malls for Merry Christmas Bargains

By: Christine Nyholm

Pet Friendly Hotels Chicago's Magnificent Mile: Travel With Pets to Upscale Downtown Chicago Gold Coast

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicagoland Holiday Light Shows: Chicago Area Winter Wonderland of Christmas Lights

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Christmas Lights and Santa: Windy City Festively Decorated with Bright Holiday Lights for Xmas

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Outlets Midnight Madness: Black Friday Shopping Bargains Start Early in Chicagoland

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago Christmas Market: Authentic German Christkindlmarkt Imported to Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Chicago's Field Museum for Kids: Help Children Enjoy Illinois' Great Museum

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Pet Friendly Hotels Chicago North: Lodging in Chicago's North Shore Suburbs That Welcome Pets

By: Christine Nyholm

Things to do in Chicago: Shops, Sights & Family Fun at Millennium Park Navy Pier & The Zoo

By: John Oyston

September Festivals in Chicago: Music, Food and Fun at Chicago's Ethnic Fests Updated 2008

By: Christine Nyholm

Summer Events Chicago Illinois: Soccer, Movies. Venetian Night, Air & Water Show, Jazz Festival

By: Christine Nyholm

Top Rated Hotels Chicago O'Hare Airport: Lodging Near the Air Transportation Hub of The Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Taste of Chicago Food Festival: Food, Music, Fireworks, Entertainment & Fun in Grant Park

By: Christine Nyholm

Summer in Chicago, Illinois: Navy Pier, Fireworks, Taste of Chicago & Ravinia

By: Christine Nyholm

US: Chicago Travel Facts & Trivia: Sears Tower, Oak & Grant Park, Second City Comedy & Wrigley Field

By: David Whitley

Chicago Outlet Malls: Bargain Shopping around the Windy City

By: Sandy Mitchell

The Ferris Bueller Chicago Tour: Recreate the infamous movie character's "day off" in the W

By: Rae Schwarz

Chicago: Samping the Culture of the Windy City

By: Rae Schwarz

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