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Southern Illinois Wine CountrySouthern Illinois Wine Country offers the opportunity to get out of the city and into the world of wine. With over 15 wineries in the region, this is a weekend trip worth taking.
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Chicago Ice Skating
Ice skating opens in Chicago at 9 public ice skating rinks on Friday, November 28th, 2009. The 9 ice skating rinks will be open thru February 28th, 2009 – weather permitting.
Skate rentals are available at all Chicago ice skating rinks, as well as food and drinks at most locations. McFetridge Skating Rink [...]
The 2009 Chicago Neighborhood Tours season is upon us. Running from May thru October, Chicago Neighborhood Tours take you on a 4 hour journey through some of the most magnificent and undiscovered gems across the city. Chicago Neighborhood Tours cost $30 for adults; $25 for seniors, students and children. Summer Sampler tours are $20 per [...]
The Shawnee Hill Bed & Breakfast provides an interesting, quiet and private place for you to stay when you visit Southern Illinois Wine Country.
Chicago News
Everyone knows that summer is the best time of the year, and with this list of Chicago Summer Events, we promise to keep you busy every day of the week! Summer 2010 is no exception, with an overload of festivals, concerts and much more. Take a look through our list of 2010 Chicago Summer Events, [...]
[ June 17, 2008 to June 22, 2008. September 2, 2008 to September 5, 2008. September 8, 2008 to September 12, 2008. September 15, 2008 to September 19, 2008. September 22, 2008 to September 26, 2008. September 29, 2008 to September 30, 2008. October 31, 2008; November 27, 2008; December 24, 2008; December 31, 2008; ] The Museum of Science and Industry has various Free Days throughout 2008 to help celebrate its 75th anniversary. Open Mon–Sat 9:30am – 4pm; Sunday 11am – 4pm.
[ June 15, 2008 to June 20, 2008. September 15, 2008 to September 16, 2008. September 22, 2008 to September 23, 2008. September 29, 2008 to September 30, 2008. October 6, 2008 to October 9, 2008. October 13, 2008 to October 14, 2008. October 20, 2008 to October 21, 2008. October 27, 2008 to October 28, 2008. November 3, 2008 to November 4, 2008. November 10, 2008 to November 11, 2008. November 17, 2008 to November 18, 2008. November 24, 2008 to November 25, 2008. ] The Adler Planetarium is free on select days throughout the year. Open 9:30am–6pm during the summer and 9:30am–4:30pm off-season.
[ June 9, 2008; July 14, 2008; August 11, 2008; September 8, 2008; September 21, 2008 to September 26, 2008. October 13, 2008; October 26, 2008 to October 31, 2008. November 10, 2008; December 8, 2008; 10:00 am; ] During Field Museum Free Days you get free access to all Field Museum exhibits, including any special or temporary exhibits that might otherwise be ticketed for an extra fee.
