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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
[ May 29, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 5, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 12, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 19, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 26, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 3, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 10, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 17, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 24, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 31, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 7, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 14, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 21, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 28, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Art Institute of Chicago is free to the public on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm.
Chicago has many wonderful museums and most of these museums have Free Days when admission is free to the public. Since it is often hard to keep track of the Chicago Museum Free Days going on throughout the year, I have compiled a list of the most popular Museum Free Days.
Never Miss a Free [...]
[ February 22, 2008 to February 29, 2008. ]
Chicago Restaurant Week 2010 is your opportunity to dine at some of Chicago’s finest eating establishments, while paying lower-than-normal prices. Chicago Restaurant Week 2010 is February 19-28, 2010. A Chicago Restaurant Week Meal will cost you $22 for lunch or $32 for dinner, and includes a 3-course meal from the restaurant of your choice. If [...]
[ February 22, 2008 to February 24, 2008. ]
The International Kennel Club of Chicago will host the 2010 Chicago Dog Show at McCormick Place, February 26-28, 2010. (Fri-Sun, 8am to 5pm). Tickets are available at the door.
General Admission:
Friday (Blackhawk Kennel Club – Unbenched)
Adults $14 – Seniors $10
Children under 12 FREE with paid adult ticket
Saturday & Sunday (International Kennel Club – Benched)
Adults $17 [...]
