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Welcome to Chicago Blog! The "Windy City" is internationally known for its commerce, culture, entertainment, politics, and sports. Chicago's notoriety has been referenced in novels, plays, movies, songs, and the subject of various types of news journals with the spotlight often on the city's fabulous restaurants. Here at the Chicago Blog we keep you posted on the latest events going on downtown from the Sears Tower to Navy Pier and Wrigley Field to Grant Park. Whether you are a just visiting or are call the city your home Chicago Blog gives you the best Chicago has to offer.

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Earn Money to Lose Weight

Looking to lose a few pounds and get in shape foe summer? A Chicago-wide weight loss challenge ...

Fun and Philanthropic Event at Old Town Social

Free this Tuesday night and want to do something both fun and philanthropic? Old Town Social (455 ...

Top News in Chicago: Week of January 2, 2012

Perusing various news-related Web sites for Chicago this, I came across the following stories ...

Taste of Chicago 2012

You might have heard the news, but if not: The City of Chicago has announced that the 2012 Taste of ...

New Year's Day and Beyond in Chicago

If you are looking for something fun to do on New Year's Day or for health and fitness-related ...

New Year's Eve Events in Chicago

With New Year's Eve just a few days away, what are your plans? Still on the fence about what to do ...

Last-Minute Things to Do This Holiday Season

With Christmas and New Years fastly approaching, here are some ideas for things to do this coming ...

Chicago-Style Holiday Gift Ideas and Upcoming Holiday Events

With Christmas almost one week away, it is becoming a Christmas shopping frenzy. But ...

Chicago's Overnight Winter and Snow Parking Bans

With cold weather and maybe some snow expected to hit Chicago this week (In fact, one story said ...

January 2012 Events in Chicago

I know - it is hard to even think about January when we are barely through November and still have ...

Chicago Days : 150 Defining Moments in the Life of a Great City

Chicago Days : 150 Defining Moments in the Life of a Great City

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City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America

City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America

The epic of Chicago is the story of the emergence of modern America. Here, witness ...

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Chicago: A Biography

Chicago: A Biography

Chicago has been called by many names. Nelson Algren declared it a “City on the Make.” ...

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Historic Photos of Chicago

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Chicago: A Biography

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Explore Chicago - Events

Under The Picasso February Schedule

The City of Chicago presents free cultural programming weekdays at 12 noon at the Daley Center in ...

Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival

More than 100 self-guided Gardens; 10 National and Regional Bands; Guided Architectural Tours of ...

Home Team Charity Run 2012

The Home Team Charity Run (HTCR), a 10K run and 5K run/walk that starts and finishes at U.S. ...

Cabaret with a View: McKinley Carter's Spring ForwardFall Back

Cabaret returns to Millennium Park this winter with the popular series, Cabaret with a View, where ...

Chicago Sky: 2012 Season Schedule

The Chicago Sky is one of seven independently-owned teams in the WNBA, the worlds longest-running ...

Chicago Jazz: A Cultural History, 1904-1930

Chicago Jazz: A Cultural History, 1904-1930

The setting is the Royal Gardens Cafe. It's dark, smoky. The smell of gin permeates the ...

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Various Artists - Chicago Jazz

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The Gift (1917-1924)

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Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)

Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)

A landmark in jazz studies, Thinking in Jazz reveals as never before how musicians, both ...

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Bebe Neuwirth - All That Jazz (From "Chicago")

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Springhill Suites O' Hare Chicago

Springhill Suites O' Hare Chicago

Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this SpringHill Suites>>245 suites and the hotel also features 13 meeting rooms with over 6,500 sq. ft of space. Full service catering and AV available. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast available ...

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Super 8 Motel Chicago Loyola University

Super 8 Motel Chicago Loyola University

Welcome to the Super 8 Motel Chicago Loyola University.. . We offer our customers:. . Clock/Radio, Microwave, and Fridges in every room.. 25TV, VCR, and over 75 cable channels. Free Parking. Interior Corridor. One block from the beach. One mile from ...

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Marriott Chicago O' Hare

Marriott Chicago O' Hare

Located in the heart of Chicagoland, 17 miles from downtown Chicago and minutes from O'Hare Intl. Airport, The O'Hare Marriott provides outstanding service for sizeable conventions, mid-size conferences and small meetings. It is the ideal location for ...

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Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

The Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is a four diamond hotel located in the heart of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile and in close proximity to the Loop (Central Business District) and all of downtown Chicago's activities and attractions. . . ...

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Marriott Chicago At Medical District Uic

Marriott Chicago At Medical District Uic

Marriott Chicago At Medical District UIC - One block south of Interstate 290, removed from the congestion of Chicago's Loop, yet just minutes from downtown. Elegant, European-style hotel is within 1 block of University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush ...

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Omni Chicago Hotel

Omni Chicago Hotel

With a prestigious address on Michigan Avenue in the heart of the "Magnificent Mile" the Omni Chicago Hotel exudes the luxury and sophistication one expects from a four-star hotel. Exotic mahogany woods, imported marbles and Art Deco antiques ...

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Renaissance Chicago O' Hare Suites Hotel

Renaissance Chicago O' Hare Suites Hotel

The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Hotel is located in the heart of Chicagoland near many Fortune 500 companies and local attractions, within walking distance to the 'L' rapid transit system and is minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Combining the ...

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