City Overview & History
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Chicago in one day
Start your tour of Chicago with a sampling of the city’s famed architecture. Take a…
Chicago Residents
Chicagoans are often extroverted; talkative, assertive and outgoing. They are friendly, social people who are…
Chicago History
What is now Chicago was first settled by Europeans in the 1780s. During the War…
Public Holidays
January New Year’s Day – 1st Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day – 3rd Monday…
Places to Visit
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Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s answer to the Champs Elysees. This tower-lined stretch of Michigan…
Jackson Park
Jackson Park was designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1871. It was…
Baha’i House of Worship
Technically located just north of Evanston in Wilmette, the Bahai House of Worship is the…
Northwestern University
Sharing Chicago’s northern border along Lake Michigan is the pleasant suburb of Evanston, home to…
Astor Street
Astor Street is located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast district, the city’s most…
Hotels
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Four Seasons (Near North Michigan Avenue)
Guest rooms at Four Seasons start at the 30th floor! The hotel is very close…
AAE Parthenon
This hostel is located in Chicago’s small Greektown neighborhood. It’s a ten minute walk from…
Red Roof Inn
Good location and low-price lodgings make this hotel suitable for the budget traveler. Guest rooms…
Majestic Hotel
Majestic Hotel provides a quiet retreat after a day of hectic sightseeing. It camouflages well…
Holiday Inn Express
Hoilday Inn Express has been recently renovated and reflects a very contemporary style. Its location…
Days Inn Lincoln Park North
This award-winning Days Inn is centrally located with all major shopping establishments as well as…
Shopping
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The Oprah Store
Who has not heard of the Oprah Winfrey Show? Well, just across the famous Harpo…
City of Chicago Store
The City of Chicago Store is located in the Waterworks Visitors Center. Here you can…
Chicago Tribune Store
Take home gifts from the Chicago Tribune Store with the newspaper logo on T-shirts, mugs,…
Ann Nathan Gallery
Ann Nathan Gallery-this gallery displays exciting art pieces in clay, metal and wood, as well…
Aldo Castillo Gallery
This gallery features a variety of work by artists from Latin America, Portugal and Spain.…
Alan Koppel Gallery
This gallery displays modern works of art as well as Italian and French furniture from…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
Traveling abroad causes jet lag which affects the body. Taking care of your health and…
Restaurants
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*Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
SPONSORED LISTING Explore Magnificent Mile from our Chicago, IL hotel. Encounter a renowned…
Shaw’s Crab House
Being a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, Chicago is not necessarily known for its…
Karyn’s on Green
Karyn’s on Green is the latest in a chain of restaurants opened by Karyn Calebrese,…
Halal Restaurants
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Flaming Wok ‘n Grill
Cuisine: Indian Phone: (312) 274-0599 903 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60622-4221 Halal authenticity: Halal…
Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Phone: (312) 944-3304 1411 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610-1305 Halal authenticity:…
Petra Café
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Phone: (312) 913-9660 331 South Franklin Chicago, IL 60606-7108 Halal authenticity: Verbal…
Festivals
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Winter Flower and Train Show
Head to Lincoln Park for this spectacular show. See the different train models on display,…
Christmas around the World
The Christmas around the World exhibit is a window into the soul of a country.…
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Be part of the holiday festivities as you join thousands of Chicagoans usher in the…
Plaza Garibaldi?
A Mexican Cultural Festival with food, music, dancing and rodeo. Date: October 5, 2008 Address:…
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
Come out and celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Enjoy watching the floats, street dancing and mariachi…
Masjids
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Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines
480 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL www.islamiccommunitycenter.com(847) 824-1100
Islamic Society-Nornhwest
3950 Industrial Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL www.isns.org(847) 253-6400
Islamic Foundation
300 W Highridge Rd, Villa Park, IL www.islamicfoundation.org(630) 941-8800
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
Chicago has America’s second best public transit system, so driving is not necessary. If you…
From the Airport
Chicago has two major airports: O’Hare and Midway. O’Hare International Airport is located inland, and…
Organized Tours
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Loop Tour Train
Taking a tour of the loop of Chicago on the City Transit Authority’s ‘El” train…
Chicago Greeters
What better way to tour a city than through the eyes and experience of an…
Film Tour in Chicago
If seeing film locations is your idea of fun, then this tour is a must.…
Chicago Hop On & Hop Off Trolley Tours
Tour Chicago on an authentic San Francisco-style trolley car with solid oak and brass interiors.…
Chicago Grand Tour with Hancock Tower
This tour will take you along the entire length of the scenic Outer Drive and…
Chicago Architectural Cruise
Starting at Navy Pier, this tour takes you down the main branch of the Chicago…
