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Before you travel to Chicago, learn about the street organization and transportation within the city. Here is the tourist's guide for visiting Chicago.

There is so much to do and see in Chicago that a lot of your fun money could be spent on transportation. If you have a little more time than money, here are a few tips for getting around Chicago cheaply.

Rich in culture, expression and diverse experiences, three Chicago institutions bring people together to celebrate, peace, artistic expression and embracing ethnicities. When you visit one of these three, you'll enjoy unique and special times.

O'Hare Airport enjoys a solid connection to public transit, so Chicago visitors can easily connect to CTA and Metra trains, saving money and - in some cases - time.

Though urban transit sometimes gets a bad reputation, the CTA is actually quite safe, especially when users remain attentive. Following are some tips regarding safety on CTA rail lines.

The Chicago Transit Authority has halted construction on the Red Line, but work still continues on the CTA's Blue Line through the weekend. Could this mean inconvenience for weekend commuters?

Whether you want serious news about public transit as a cultural institution or just silly stories about people on buses and subway trains, these are public transit blogs worth reading.

The City of Chicago will be filled with Blues music on June 7-10, 2007. The Chicago Blues Festival, held at Grant Park on the lake front, attracts fans from around the world.

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.

Find out the greattest places for families to visit while in Chicago. Bring your water, snacks, and a healthy appetitite for knowledge and culture. Enjoy the sight as you learn a lot about Chicago and its cultural diversity.

For Chicago visitors who are scrimping on travel and lodging costs in order to free up extra cash for playing in the city, it's worth considering budget hotels near Midway Airport.

Thanks to a combination of Chicago Police Department resources and the innovative folks at the nonprofit ChicagoCrime.org, crime rates in Chicago are remarkably accessible through a myraid of search tools.

The dream began on February 15, 1967. Thirty-nine years later, Chicago has come to enjoy 20 Top Ten singles, 12 Top Ten albums (five were #1), and record sales of more than 120 million.

Chicago gas prices are reportedly the highest in the nation according to the AAA.

Whether you're moving across town or across the country, Chicago Apartment Finders will work with you to find an apartment that meets your specific needs.

Chicago Transity Authority announced in January that track would be removed for the elevated train system on the city's north side. Nearly 200,000 riders will have their commute time doubled each day.

If you're in Chicago and you're looking for great Polish food at a great price, then Czerwone Jabluszko is the place for you!

A look at different neighborhoods in Chicago with great shopping.

A look at major films either featuring or set in Chicago

The "Taste of Chicago" is the largest food festival in Illinois located in Downtown Chicago, starting June 29th - July 8th, 2007.

You can be among the first to see what's new in the automotive world at the Chicago Auto Show. The annual Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America will be held at McCormick Place on Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18, 2007.

Thrilling Chicago Air and Water Show is a free event that takes place August 18 and 19, 2007.

After a shocking first experience, I've become quite a devotee of Dim Sum, a Chinese style of small dishes traditionally eaten for breakfast or lunch. I've listed a few of my favorite spots where you can find these delicious and unique dishes.

The CTA has been in a grave crisis for a long time now. Members of the CTA board make huge salaries that add to the CTA's financial woes, leaving city residents to absorb the cost. City residents also absorb consequences.

Having grown up in the city of Chicago the better part of my life, I know as well as any other Chicagoan, that relying on buses and trains to get you to work is as reliable as hitting the lottery.

April 2006 marked the inauguration of American MegaBus routes, and the buses have since been zooming happy passengers between a handful of Midwestern cities for fares as low as $1.

If you're unfamiliar with Midway's transit options because you're used to O'Hare, or if you're just wondering how easy it is to take public transit to and from the "other" airport, this brief guide is for you.

One city, two parades, and more fun than you can shake a shillelagh at ...

So what are the top ten travel AC content of 2006? That is hard to decide and much of it depends on personal taste. Here are my top ten travel AC content of 2006.

A review of Fashion Tomato, a boutique on the North Side of Chicago.

Downtown Chicago is magically decorated with Christmas lights.during the Holiday Season.

Celebrate Christmas at one of the Chicago area's many churches for the joyous , meaningful message of the Christmas Spirit.

There have been many Santa sightings in the Chicago area, and the jolly old elf has been scheduled for many more visits. How can Santa be so many places at once? It's Christmas Magic!

New Year's Eve in Chicago is packed with events for everyone and every budget. And some of them are very creative and very unique.

Moving from a small Iowa town to the big city of Chicago has been an interesting experience.

An inside look at the Chicago-based theatre ensemble Babes With Blades, an collectiveof women that formed around a series of hip, violent, smash-hit shows and now is setting up shop as a fully-formed theatre company.

There are many different types of Kosher restaurants and Chicago has a good representation, from deli to American to Middle Eastern, which ever you prefer, you will find it here.

This event will give Chicago the biggest opportunity to prove to the Olympic Committee that it would be the best place to have the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The large number of transit-shy tourists and locals ensures the trusty taxi a place in Chicago's gritty transportation world. For those occasions when you need a reliable private ride, here is your guide to taxicabs in Chicago.

Chicago has elegant hotels that reflect the glamorous history of the city along with modern amenities.

I recently moved. It was a big pain, but I found a few things that can help you when you are looking for a reasonably priced play to live in the city of Chicago.

Although the offense for the Chicago Bears struggled to put points on the board, it was the nasty and tenacious defense that kept opposing teams from scoring.

Single speed bikes are more durable, easier to maintain, more efficient, and weigh less. Geared bikes are a needless expenditure if you live in a flat city like Chicago.

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.

In the city of Chicago there is only one team that can bring this city together. Only the Chicago Bears can bring a city divided with baseball into a unified front.

Thanksgiving dinner in the South West Suburbs of Chicago is easy as pie at one of the fine eateries and restaurants that make your holiday a delight.

A college bar should have cheap beer, great music, and a fun young crowd out for a little socializing. Not surprisingly you have quite a few choices for this in Chicago.

These are the three top Chicago-style pizzerias in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Each one is different, but they all serve up delicious pizzas reminiscent of the pizzas I loved to eat when I lived in Chicago.