Chicago, IL City Guide and Yellow PagesFind Things To Do In Chicago, IL. Chicago Attractions, Chicago Jobs, Chicago.Since the mid-nineteenth century, Chicago, IL, has been a major transportation hub for railroads, steamboats, and Great Lakes’ sailing ships. Important events in the past include the great fire of 1871. In rebuilding from that catastrophe, in 1885, the city witnessed completion of its first skyscraper. A little later, one of the first world’s fairs, the World’s Columbian Exhibition, opened in Chicago, IL, in 1893. For entertainment and the arts, Chicago, IL, has some famous theaters and troupes. The Drury Lane Theater is easy to reach. For established types of theater, visit Second City for comedy and the Steppenwolf Theater Company for drama. Live music venues are all over the city, because of its great blues and jazz scenes. If you like to shop, stroll the Magnificent Mile along Michigan Avenue. And, while on Michigan Avenue near the Loop, take in the Art Institute of Chicago, worth visiting for its collection of twentieth-century European paintings alone. By no means is that the museum’s sole focus, but that collection is definitely a major draw. More ... |
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Del Seoul Korean Street BBQ: Korean Tacos Meet the Midwest
Last year, Korean BBQ street food exploded across the U.S, especially in Los Angeles. A few months later, the family-owned Del Seoul opened in Lincoln Park, taking the food truck trend indoors.
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Revival of Chicago's The Dil Pickle Club
No, this club has nothing to do with the crunchy cuke found on a stick or submerged in a jar. Rather, it echos the historic Chicago salon bringing to life once again the notion of discussion. Whether it be on Fear/Flight, Love/Death, The Dil Pickle Club (death by pickle spear?)adds flavor to life.
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Five Delicious Chicago Food Tours
In the past few years, Chicago has really grown as a food mecca, as witnessed with this year’s first ever Michelin star ratings. But some things in Chicago never change, like being known for hot dogs, deep dish pizza and diverse neighborhoods offering every kind of food under the sun. Chicago food tours enable tourists and locals to immerse themselves in Chicago’s food culture in a short span of time and also allow people to learn the history of the foods and neighborhoods.
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Six Essential Chicago Record Stores
The music industry isn’t what it used to be, but people still go to record stores and purchase vinyl records and CDs. To celebrate how vital Chicago record stores still are, every April, record stores around the country hold Record Store Day, which entails in-store performances, discounts and new songs being released. Here are a few hanger-on record stores that continue to make Chicago a musically influential city.
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Chicago Riverwalk: Meandering Through Chicago's Second Shoreline
Beneath the crowded downtown streets lies the Chicago Riverwalk, an isolated promenade structured around the flowing Chicago River. The mile-long walkway allows pedestrians the chance to sit and ruminate, dine outside, jog, walk their dogs, bike and visit monuments, all the while escaping the cacophony above.
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Benjyehuda: Middle Eastern Street Food in Chicago
Touted for offering “urban street food,” the owners of Loop lunch spot Benjyehuda integrate Middle Eastern street food in a quick serve restaurant.
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Top Chicago Pizza and PBR Deals
In the past couple of years, increasingly, PBR (cheap Milwaukee beer) and Chicago pizza combinations have been popping up in bars throughout the city. With a shaky economy, it's the perfect way to imbibe and have dinner without breaking the bank. PBR tastes fine on its own, but mixing it with a hearty slice makes it even better.
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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art: Exploring Eastern Europe's Artistic Side
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village, is dedicated to the Eastern European experience and to giving foreign artists a chance to state their artistic autonomy.
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Five Chicago Pools to Take a Dip In
Summer’s rapidly approaching in Chicago and that means over three months (June-Labor Day) of fun in the sun. One of the best things about the city is Chicago Park District manages free access to 26 indoor and 51 outdoor pools, some of which are open year-round. With so many pools, there’s at least one close enough to most communities for kids and adults to cool off in Chicago pools during the summer heat.
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Healthy Food in Chicago: Organic Grocery Stores and Markets
If you're looking for a place to shop for healthy food in Chicago, there are many organic grocery stores and markets to choose from. Many independent businesses in town are now selling organic products. Here are five of the best places to buy healthy food in Chicago.
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Best Chicago Blogs
With so many great blogs reporting on the quirks of the Windy City, this list of the best Chicago blogs pulls a varied assortment, each with something different to offer.
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Be Social to Be Social: A Quick Guide To Social Media Week in Chicago
The Windy City is host to a wide variety of events this week dedicated to helping small business owners and social media addicts hone their skills. There will be a bevy of guest speakers, unique cross-over events (Improvised Innovation hosted at Second City anyone?), and oddly enough, chances to actually socialize in person (but who would want to do that?)
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Big Star: Tasty tacos from the border and beyond
Named after the Lone Star state of Texas and not the band Big Star, the honky tonk taqueria and whiskey bar brings affordable gourmet tacos to the denizens of Wicker Park. An extensive list of tequilas and American whiskeys presents itself along with daily $3 shots.
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Chicago's Legal Cafe: Coffee and legal services all at once
At one point or another, everyone deals with legalities, whether it’s drafting a will or combating personal injury; but instead of meeting with an attorney in a stiff and earnest law firm, commiserate over a cup of joe in a low-key place. Chicago’s Legal Café caffeinates and resolves litigious problems with one stone.
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Afternoon Tea at the Drake Hotel Palm Court: Imitating English Royalty
The English certainly know a thing or two about taking an afternoon tea break. Historic Michigan Avenue's Drake Hotel Palm Court pays homage to it on a daily basis with their afternoon tea service.
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More About Chicago, Illinois
The University of Chicago and Northwestern University are major national universities in a city that contains many other fine institutes of higher learning.For relaxation, Lake Michigan provides a great scene for boating. While visiting, check out the Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium and enjoy the boats during a stroll along the lake shore or while riding on Lake Shore Drive. If you visit during the last week of June, you’ll find the “Taste of Chicago” is a worthy experience. It’s located in Grant Park.
Get information on degree programs, masters degrees and online degrees at CampusExplorer.com
Other local cities near Chicago
Chicago Facts and Places:
Newspapers are Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sports teams are Bears,
Cubs, Bulls
Local Schools are University Of Chicago, Northwestern University
