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I was in Chicago, Illinois August 31, 2010 and I finally had a chance to see 'The Bean' sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor, located in Millennium Park! It was nice! To find out more about 'The Bean' aka 'Cloud Gate' just search 'Cloud Gate' Pictures coming soon!

We travel to Chicago and participate in a large scale, live action game of Where's Waldo on the city streets.

Jay Cutler's offseason trade labeled as part of 5 NFL fallers with his trade from Denver Broncos to the Chicago Bears. I don't think the opinion of this writer is correct. The fact that Jay Cutler was traded meant that it was his only option to keep his talent going. So the Chicago Bears trade was good for Jay Cutler and the both the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears. I think he will do amazing!

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Chicago Hot Dogs

Quick guide to riding the train (CTA) in Chicago. Visit www.transitchicago.com for a more in depth planner!

The CTA wensite is the easiest place to plan a trip in Chicago. You can go almost anywhere in the city for an average of $2.

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Chicago trip to the 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival. The Fergie Performance wasn't part of said festival. Brian and I just stumbled upon the free show while riding bikes. Nobody's too hip for a free Fergie show.

Looking for great deals on women's clothing in Chicago? Here is a look at three great stores that all women must check out when shopping in Chicago. If you live for a sale, designer clothing, or a good deal, then you are in your element in Chicago.

I would never have guessed Chicago would be the place to find BBQ sauce!

By taking ten minuts otu of yoru day to check out the Visitor's Center in Chicago you can save money, find great souvenirs, get a bite to eat, and did I mention save money! You need to ask at the help desk for the free coupon book to local shopping, food, and sites.

The Double Decker Bus tour in Chicago is perfect in the summer. A cool ride up top is made comfortable by the nice breezes coming off the lake.

In th emarket for a designer purse or two? Well, Chicago has quite a few choices. Here are three of my favorites. Each store can be found on the Magnificant Mile and fir quite a few different price ranges. Window shopping is free though!

This video will show you where to get started on the Chicago Trolley tour as well as tell you where the trolley goes.

Thought beer gardens were only in Germany? Chicago has a huge and popular beer garden open to the public and set on beautiful Navy Pier.

Here are three great choices when wanting to buy a Chicago themed gift basket. If you have ever search for gift baskets, I am sure you know you often get a ton of spammy sites. Here are three legitimate sites I have used.

A video book trailer showcasing some of the photography within the new release, the Historic Photos of Chicago Crime: the Capone Era by John Russick.

The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier is well worth the wait for the ride. You get amazing views of the Chicago Skyline as well as out onto Lake Michigan. Check out the video to find out how to get buy one get one free tickets to ride.

The Chicago Children's Museum is an awesome interactive "museum" for kids toddler aged to about 10 years old. I give you a brief look inside as well as some tips on how to visit the Chicago Children's Museum for free or on a tight budget! Be sure to keep those wrist bands on, you can come and go all day on one ticket! You can visit their website at http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org to see all of their wonderful fun activities!!

Looking for a great place to eat breakfast or brunch in downtown Chicago? Mary's Cafe, The Grand Lux Cafe, and West Egg are all located within a three block radius of each other. Mary's is located at 215 E Grand Ave. They usually have the shortest wait. Try a breakfast skillet here and you will not be hungry. They are basically a super cute diner, so casual is the word. West Egg is located at 620 N Fairbanks, on the corner of Ontario. They serve up HUGE blue berry pancakes. The line here can last up to an hour on weekends. The trick is to get there before 9:30 am. They have side walk seeting in the summer, which is fun! Finally, Grand Lux Cafe is one of those great places all tourists must go in Chicago. I think it has something to do with the view and the locataion! Grand Lux is located at 600 N Michigan Ave. You can't miss it. The portions are as large as this eatery!

If you are in town shopping on Michigan Avenue or doing a little work, then you have to check out these three great Chicago bars. They are located within a three block radius of each other and offer a great place to stop and chat up a local, tourist, or even the bartender. Boston Blackies and Captial Grille are one block off the Magnificant Mile. Timothy O'Toole's is two blocks off the Magnificant Mile! Be sure to save room for an oversized Chicago Dog if you stop in at Boston Blackies!

Lincoln Park Zoo is located within a verdant park just minutes north of Chicago. The zoo has been a free Chicago activity for generations of animal lovers, who come to hear a lion's roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Sears Tower looms in the background. The Zoo is open: Grounds 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and the Buildings and Farm 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lincoln Park Zoo is located just off Lake Shore Drive at the Fullerton Parkway exit, just minutes north of downtown Chicago. From I-94, exit at either Fullerton Parkway or North Avenue and go east.

This is a review of the Chicago Electric rotary rock tumbler. This tumbler will make your dull rocks beautiful again.

Images of Chicago with a focus on cityscapes. Video contains music by eightohate.

Going to be in Chicago for the Southside St. Patrick's Day Parade? Well, keep a little of this hot irish coffee cocktail in a thermos and keep away the cold!

Low Chicago Follow the Queen uses the basic rules of poker, with one little twist. The lowest spade down in a player's hand wins them half of the pot.