Insider's Guide to Chicago
Whether you're a verteran Chicagoan or planning a trip to the Windy City, browse our collection of insider information, recommendations and more.
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Whether you're a verteran Chicagoan or planning a trip to the Windy City, browse our collection of insider information, recommendations and more.
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I thought I knew what was so great about Chicago...until I arrived.
By James Frizzell | Published 5/7/2007
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The essential Chicago includes famous landmarks, great architecture, shopping destinations, sports venues and tourist traps. Here is a guide to the essential parts of Chicago that every visitor must see.
By Sophia S. | Published 4/16/2007
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In the wintry city of Chicago, finding a basketball court can be a tougher challenge than winning a game there. Here are some helpful hints.
By JP | Published 9/16/2006
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Chicago's House Music is funky, catchy, and very alluring. It's an underground wave that you won't know about unless you have a craving to hear it. Here are three places to move your feet!
By Pamela Osbey | Published 9/11/2006
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Let's do the math on living in Chicago without a car. When you crunch the numbers, you'll wonder why anyone would keep a car unless he or she absolutely, positively needed it.
By Bartleby | Published 8/23/2006
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Whether self-released or on indie record labels, sometimes it's the not-so-famous bands that really move us. Here are five bands that put on a completely unique live show, and are also great to listen to at home.
By Esther November | Published 8/21/2006
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Summer in the city, sex in the city, summer heat. What to do and where to take the special someone who just might be THE one? Here's a suggestion:
By donna kiser | Published 8/8/2006
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A train travel review.
By Jennifer Hammitt | Published 7/30/2006
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Chicago's rental market offers plenty of well-located apartments and houses that are relatively inexpensive - perfect for students, young professionals, and people of any age who want to balance cost and comfort in a decent neighborhood.
By Bartleby | Published 7/24/2006
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Slang and terminology vary from state to state, but you can sound just like a true Chicagoan if you use this guide.
By Emma S. | Published 7/24/2006
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I review the top three hotels in Chicago, Illinois for potential guests. All of the hotels lie within the beautiful Michigan Avenue area as well as the River North districts.
By Jonathan McLelland | Published 7/21/2006
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Whether visiting Chicago for an extended stay or a short trip, there are a number of places to go and locations to see for any budget. Chicago is rich in culture and steeped in history, and there are a number of activities for visitors to enjoy.
By AB | Published 3/1/2006
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Chicago is known around the globe for its famous pizza but natives to the Windy City will tell you, there's only one place to go for the original deep dish pizza pie!
By Kelley Parkes | Published 12/14/2005
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To mingle with Chicagoans and see how they relax, along with viewing the beauty of the city and all that it has to offer, there is only one place to visit, the lakefront. The best way to enjoy this non-tourist destination is by bicycle.
By Bianca Williams | Published 12/14/2005
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The "Second City" offers much more than it is usually credited for and here is a list to prove it. The following list shows different popular tourist destinations around Chicago, proving that this is a city that truly has something for everyone!
By Kristin Robinson | Published 12/9/2005
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