The Chicago Olympic Bid took a large step forward when Chicago was named as one of four finalists in the competition to host the 2016 Olympic Games. I attended the rally held in Daley Plaza last Friday and it was fun to see the excitement and possibilities surrounding the event.
Vosges Chocolate is the place to try your taste buds with a Bacon Chocolate Bar or Wattleseed Ice Cream. The Chicago-based company that creates designer chocolates, ice creams and other treats strives to be eco-friendly and loves to push your comfort zone with new and creative foods.
Beginning on April 28, The City of Chicago approved a Taxi Gas Surcharge to help taxi drivers cover the rising cost of fuel. The gas surcharge adds $1.00 to your taxi ride whenever gas prices in Chicago have been above $3.20 / gal for more than one week. This chart on Chicago Gas Prices shows [...]
The Museum of Science and Industry’s Green Home has been completed and will be open to the public through January 4, 2009. Sitting on the museum’s lawn, The Green Home features sustainable landscaping, solar power, modular and reuseable materials, and smart technology that monitors the power production and use.
A drawback of the Green Home [...]
TheChicago Free Trolley System is set for full operation during the summer of 2008. The Free Trolley System will be available from Memorial Day (May 24, 2008) through Labor Day (September 1, 2008). The Free Trolley System has changed a bit from previous years, so please note the new routes.
The Navy Pier (yellow star), [...]
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