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Chicago city overview, attractions, restaurants, schools, and relocation guide to the Windy CIty!

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

Chicago is an old and historic city with its colorful and violent past. The City also has its share of haunting. Nothing is more exciting than going ghost hunting with friends or with that special someone to explore the unexplained.

There are many free activities to do and see in the Chicago area for children and there families. Utilizing the main stream and not so main stream activities will keep your little ones entertained and learning while keeping your pocket book from shrinking.

On July 9, 2007 (Sunday), protestors from or visiting Chicago traveled to the NBC 5 building at 11:30 am for a rally supporting the freeing of the Jena 6 (six African American students fighting after a noose hanging).

Chicago is more than Sandburg's description of a bustling Midwest powerhouse. It is a wonderland of architectural treasures, universities, parks, waterfront skyscrapers and restaurants. Some of them are incredibly romantic.

Chicago faces its share of air pollution like any other major city, and the EPA has awarded millions of dollars to keep that fresh Canadian air flowing over the Great Lakes. But now they want Blommer Chocolate to eliminate chocolate scented emissions.

Experience the excitement of Latin cuisine in Downtown Chicago restaurants. Following are some of the best of Windy City eateries with a Latin beat.

Most people don't look to the windy city for great Cajun food, but it's there if you know where to look. These Chicago restaurants offer some of the best Cajun food to be found this side of New Orleans.

Trips, tours and tips to check out - when traveling - Chicago Style -- plus 7-tourist sites you don't want to miss in the Windy City .

The theories and controversies on how the Great Chicago Fire really started.

My husband and I went to Chicago Fire in Folsom California on a Thursday night. The place was packed. We did not make a reservation so we had to wait a half an hour before being seated.

Being married to a wife of a Chicago Fire Department paramedic, I've learned all the hard work and dedication it takes to earn a position with this elite and honorable group.

Most Americans believe they have at least 10 minutes to get out of their homes during a fire, but this is a deadly mistake. The National Fire Protection Association says a person can have as little as two minutes to escape to safety before a home fire turns deadly.

'The Windy City' Chicago, which is also known as 'The City that Works', is worth $442 billion and has the most balanced economy in the US.

Here are the basic reasons Chicago should be # 1 on the touring list and then some extra reasons.

Chicago has had the number of MLS' most successful club. Their 1-0 first leg match kept that alive.

With one week before the MLS season starts, Blanco signs with the Chicago Fire. His presence in the league and with Fire will help the development of the MLS in many ways.

Chicago is famed for outstanding architecture and skyscrapers. The Chicago landscape was forever changed by the Great Chicago Fire of 1872. The Windy City rebuilt and became known as the birthplace of the skyscraper.

I will talk about a fire in chicago.

Chicago churches present some of the most impressive architecture in the city, from English and French Gothic to Renaissance style and Byzantine-Italian Romanesque to the style of the Roman basilicas.

An analysis of John Dryden's poetic call to patriotism following the London Fire of 1666.

The worst fire in US annals killed as many as 2,500 people in the woods of Wisconsin and Michigan, but happened on the same day as another famous fire and was lost as a footnote to history.

Chicago has many acclaimed, historic buildings and skyscapers.

You already know that Chicago boasts one of the world's most spectacular skylines, distinguished by architectural wonders such as the Sears Tower and John Hancock Building. But did you know the city is poised to gain an even more distinctive flair in the air?

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.

North Avenue Beach in Chicago was closed down for a high E. Coli count. Many individuals were overheated from the high temperatures and one person was taken to the hospital.

Taylor Twellman's bicycle kick goal was all the Revolution needed to put out the Chicago Fire's season.

Chicago offers many options for a birthday party. You can choose from downtown restuarants and clubs, cruise ships or party at sporting events.

.Easter is an especially joyous Christian holiday, for people who celebrate the true meaning or Jesus Resurrection and Eternal Life in Heaven. Discover the miracle of Easter in one of the unique historic churches in the Chicago Loop.

An overview of the Great Fire of London that took place in 1666

If you have decided to visit Chicago and make this a family trip then you should know about the many activities and events that are centered on the kids to ensure that Chicago is a memorable time for them too.

A collection of first hand accounts about a fire on the South Side of Chicago turned into a tragedy as flames consumed three buildings. No people were injured or killed. However, two dogs died in the fire.

The city of Chicago has begun its mission to inform about and protect residents from the scorching temperatures.

The Chicago Cubs were originally the Chicago White Stockings. Take a ride through the early history of those "lovable losers", the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago, the city that never sleeps, is chock full of endless winter activities.

After years of not drafting a low-post scoring big man, trading away their lone such commodity in Eddy Curry, and not having an All-Star selection in a number of years, it was the Chicago Bulls 9-16 start that got Scott Skiles fired on the eve of Christmas.

92 children and three nuns died when Chicago's Our Lady of the Angels School caught fire in the days before strict fire safety codes.

A guide to the little-known, the out of the way and the must see sights of Chicago, Illinois. Sites include everything from skyscrapers and museums to churches and former municipal buildings.

A popular Boston hangout turned into a hellish inferno in November of 1942, the worst nightclub fire in terms of loss of life this country has ever seen.

Our Lady of the Angels experienced a fire on December 1, 1958.

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.

Umphrey's McGee is a band one must see...sit back, fire one up and let da boys show you what a good jam can do for one's soul.

Buffett played for nearly 3 hours. Or so it seemed? Is the tailgating really that much better than the actual concert? And will I see Buffett again, you better believe it!

Chicago publisher Theresa Carter is invited to cover Ashlee Simpson's private concert at The Underground, but it doesn't turn out the way she'd hoped. After being kept waiting for 2 1/2 hours, she and other patrons were blocked from leaving for half an hour.

Places I recommend to spend a few hours in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs look to return to the postseason and finally get that monkey, er, billy goat off their back. Can they do it?

More distinctive Chicago foods.

The Indigo Girls will be performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets for this show are currently available.

The Chicago Bears this year became only the second NFL team to win the Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Pro Team Community Award, which is presented annually to a pro sports organization for contributions to a team's local community.

Check out this list of the top burger to be found in the area surrounding Chicago, Illinois.

Theater Fire is a popular acoustic band in Dallas, Texas. They will be releasing their third CD next month.

A Pufferfish Killer is loose in Chicago. And a real killer struck near the site of Taste of Chicago, prompting concerns about the Olympic bid.

Wonder if you should stay at the Majestic Hotel in Chicago? Read on to find out if you should.

With the auditions in New York for America's Got Talent over we move to Chicago and LA.

No one is more passionate about great barbecue than Dave (aka Sweet Baby Ray) Raymond and his partner, Mike O'Brien, owners of Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant in Elk Grove Village (800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, Ill.; 847-437-9555).

Find out what restaurants serve the best barbeque in the area surrounding Chicago, Illinois:

Top Chef is back for an exciting fourth season, and, true to form, the competitors were thrown head-first into a Quick Fire Challenge on their very first day...

A brief overview of the best ethnic restaurants in Chicago.

Seeing Chicago go down because of BAD GOVERNMENT

Chicago O'Hare Airport has grown from initiative to world's greatest travel mecca, experiencing growing pains in the process. A multi-part story.

Celebrate Christmas with Swedish traditions that are enjoyed in the Andersonville area in Chicago.

A gunman closed down traffic when he opened fire on the 38th floor of Chicago's transportation center.

At 3:15 pm, Friday afternoon, a gunman shut down commuter traffic for hours when he opened fire in an office of the Ogilvie Transportation Center, where the Northwest Train Station is located.

A Chicago teacher used a fake math test that had been circulating for years and administered it to his young class. The questions centered on inappropriate questions as the teacher deemed his students would relate to them.

The 2005 Chicago Bears had their defense lead them to the NFC North Crown and the playoffs. But a Division Championship will not be enough to appease fans in the Windy City, who are expecting Super Bowl a la Baltimore in 2000. Can they do it?

One of the finest 4-year universities ever built, Columbia College Chicago helps broaden the horizons of each and everyone of its students.

Review of the Prodigy concert in Chicago on March 20th.

Searching for the best wine bars in Chicago can be a little like letting a kid loose in a candy store. So, if you are only in Chicago for a limited time, don't waste your time on all the penny candy, check out these great local wine bars.

You would think that if someone lit themselves on fire in protest of the war, above one of the busiest expressways in the country, at rush hour on a weekday, that it might make national news, but such is not the case I guess.

The brand new Iroquois Theater located in 1903 Chicago was supposed to be "fireproof", but it was not, and 602 people paid for that mistake.

On Monday, two Chicago teens were shot on the South Side. This area in the city has also been the sight of many deadly auto accident this day.

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suite in Chicago is one of the best hotels to stay at!

A Thanksgiving Day tradition since 1934, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade kicks off the holiday season heading up historic State Street with a crowd of over 350,000 spectators.

The free concerts this year at the Petrillo Music Shell promise millions of Taste of Chicago-goers a delicious, musical treat. To whet your appetite, here's a fun look at every majo act on the 2007 lineup for the annual Grant Park extravaganza.

Cook County Judge Lawrence Fox found Tonya Vasilev not guilty by reason of insanity for the murders of her children in April of 2005 in Chicago.

The Olympic committee voted last week to nominate Chicago as the United States location for the 2016 Olympics. The Windy City will be in competition with other cities from around the globe to host the 2016 Olympics.

Chicago, built along the banks of Lake Michigan and along its tributary, the Chicago River, is a dynamic city that combines an appreciation of its past with a yearning to lead towards the future.

The western suburbs of Chicago boast many free holiday parades, tree lighting ceremonies and more.

As Man encroaches more and more into what little habbitat is left to the animals we must expect to come face to face with them more and more often as happened in Chicago. Here is my story of an unfortunate run in with a wolf some years ago.

A preview of the upcoming NBA basketball season for the Chicago Bulls.

These are the top 5 restaurants in Greek Town Chicago...

There are several affordable Thai eateries in Chicago. Following is some information about a selection of Thai restaurants in the Windy City.

A great tools to maximize your day around Chicago

A discussion of the extravagant movie palaces in Chicago with details of what theaters now exist in renaissance.

The first few times I visited Chicago I found myself going to the same places again and again, I am hoping after reading this article visitor to the city will not face that problem.

Kansas City Stunned the West's top seed, while New England moved to the East Final once more.

Coach Scott Skiles was the casualty, but there were many reasons why he was sacrificed

Governor Blagojevich claims to have vetoed 'pork' projects - but the reality is quite different.

The new sports documentary "Spirit of the Marathon" joins a group of highly personal films about the men and women who choose to test their limits through running.

A gastronomical adventure in Chicago's German cuisine!

No matter what the desired first date vibe, a perfect restaurant is out there. Try Cafe 28, Artopolis, or the Heartland Cafe.

Pitching will be the big questionmark for the 08 Sox

While on the stump most candidates will say or do anything to enhance their image...Today they must remember the ever present video tape.

I grew up seeing Dorian Leigh's face on the covers of magazines. How and why the world's first supermodel had such an impact on so many women.

This article shares information on the opening episode for Season Four of Bravo's hit television series "Top Chef."

Saints haven't caught up with Bears . . . yet.