Classy Chaos (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
I have a childhood girlfriend in Chicago. Her three kids are about the same age as mine. That's where the similarities end. I was always jealous knowing that she was raising her children just miles away from an amazing city full of incredible opportunities. The Joffery Ballet. The Shedd Aquarium. Theatres specializing in only young audiences. Museums. Planetariums. A functional lake. Special extracurricular...
Brian Dickie (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Of course the first delight on arriving at the Shedd Aquarium on a clear day is the unparalleled view (above) of the city from the South - terrific during the day and even better at night. We live to the...
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Like the city of Chicago and the CTA , the Chicago Park District is facing budget deficits as well in 2010 , to the tune of $23 million. The park district is looking at a number of ways to balance their $391.8 million budget, including laying off some full-time employees and increasing a number of fees. To cut costs, the park district is considering the elimination of 53 jobs -- which currently include...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with gingerbread...1,000 pounds of gingerbread! On Friday, November 20, 2009, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel will unveil its annual Gingerbread Castle in the lobby, made up of 1,000 pounds of gingerbread and over 400 pounds of candy and icing.
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
For anyone looking to take a day to do a little sight seeing Bank of America is offering a program called Museums on Us for their members.Go to this link to find museums in your areaIn the Chicago area they are offering admission to Shedd Aquarium the Museum of Contemporary Art and more. So it is actually more than just museums.So check out your city. And remember....May all of your t
Mobivity (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
I’ve come across many success stories and case studies on mobile marketing and I thought I’d share them with you. I’ve always found this type of information helpful in my planning processes so that I can explore the successes for modeling my tactics, and they give me good ammunition for objection handling. Fantasea – The Shedd [...]
THE METHODS REPORTER (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
twelve minutes of silent footage from the 1933 world's fair on northerly island. the adler planetarium and shedd aquarium are both shown. a must-watch for anybody interested in chicago history. or... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)
markstorer.com (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
It’s those little things that go un-noticed and need to be more…well, noticeable. Mom was in town and stayed with us for 10 days. Originally, it was supposed to be a week, but we begged her to stay a few more and to help sweeten the deal, we took her to the Getty Museum. Now, [...]
Free Money Finance (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
We're finally making our often-planned trip to Chicago soon and will be stopping by the Shedd Aquarium, the Museum of Science and Industry and either the John Hancock Building or Sears Tower. This is where I need your help. I'm...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
CHICAGO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking their chef-crafted approach to the next level, Executive Chef Myk Banas of the Chicago hotel restaurant, Harvest, is hosting a wine tasting, and making event on October 20, 2009 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. inside the Grand Lobby of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel.
360 Cities (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Panoramic photo by Willy Kaemena . on an Amtrak Superliner sleeper there are three restrooms and a shower on the lower level.
Health & Lifestyle Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
If you love the view of skyscrapers and love to witness urban life, then New York City and Chicago are places to go to. You will witness beautiful attractions
Practically Green (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Just because Chicago's Olympic bid is over doesn't mean we should stop trying to keep the city shiny and clean. This is especially true for Chicago's beaches and lake. Join the Shedd Aquarium and RedEye--along with me--at the Shedd Aquarium...
In Entertainment (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
We have some important and exciting details to give you now, for the upcoming announcement of the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. We have a list of venues and events to check out, where you’ll be able to make the most out of the day. As reported from ChicagoTribune, the announcement is scheduled [...]
Pink Candles at Ridgemont High (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
It's Wednesday night and I can see the massife edifice that houses the Field Museum and the dome of the Shedd Aquarium from our hotel window. It was our first day in Chicago and we had some serious eating to do. I don't know about you, but when Bert and I make travel plans, we always arrange our sightseeing around our food! Ha ha. Although the temps were in the low 60's, it was actually not so bad....
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