snipper_cr
join:2002-01-22
Wheaton, IL
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Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ
Broadway in Chicago (www.broadwayinchicago.com)
Particularly Wicked playing at the Ford center for the performingarts/ Oriental theatre.
Only problem is tickets are expensive and need to be reserved ahead of time but it is an AMAZING show.
The Pirate queen is supposed to be really cool and MamaMia is coming back.
Chicago has an amazing theatre district that I have been fortunate to be able to attend many shows.
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RMAntala01
join:2002-02-14
Merrillville, IN
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New Sports / Concert Venue
Don't forget about the newest 11,000 seat venue in the area: SEARS CENTRE
LOCATION:
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
The Sears Centre is located within Prairie Stone Business Park, less than a half-mile west of where the now-demolished Poplar Creek Music Theater (1980-1994) was located.
CONTACTS:
Phone) 847-649-2222
Fax) 847-649-2322
Web) »www.searscentre.com
CONCERTS:
Oct 26th - Duran Duran w/ Assassins (First Public Event At The New Venue)
Oct 27th & 28th - Bob Dylan w/ Kings of Leon
Oct 29th - Lionel Ritchie w/ Chaka Kahn
SPORTS:
Chicago Hounds - United Hockey League (»www.chicagohounds.com)
The Chicago Hounds begin their inaugural season in October 2006 with the first home game to begin in November. Owned and operated by Chicagoland Sports, LLC, the Chicago Hounds are the newest addition to the Chicago market. With affordable season, group, and individual ticket pricing, a Hounds hockey game has something for everyone.
Chicago Shamrox - National Lacross League (»www.chicagoshamrox.com)
After thousands of votes, their fans have chosen the new team name: Chicago Shamrox! Follow the Chicago Shamrox as the league spends the rest of 2006 growing.
As-yet-unnamed-team - United Indoor Football League
The Chicago indoor football team begins their inaugural season in April 2007. Owned and operated by Chicagoland Sports, LLC, the indoor football team is a new and exciting addition to the Northwest Chicagoland area. Playing eight home games per season, Chicago UIF season tickets are an affordable way to check out our hard hitting football action. Group and individual tickets are also a great value and a perfect way to entertain friends and family. A team name and website will be coming soon!
Chicago Storm - Major Indoor Soccer League (»www.chicagostorm.net)
Established in 2004, the Storm has gone from fledgling Franchise to playoff contender in only two seasons. Now Chicago takes the next step in franchise history by making the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates its' new home.
NOTE:
All of the above information was pulled directly from their own website, and is current as of my posting it.
I was just surprised how few people have heard of this place yet; to be honest, I probably wouldn't have known about it either if I hadn't been looking for Duran Duran tickets after hearing about the concert on the radio one day about a month ago. BTW, I did end up getting 4 tickets for the concert... I always wanted to see them since I was in High School in the 80's & figured it'd also be fun to see the first show at a new venue. |
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Jon
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join:2001-01-20
Lisle, IL | reply to The WalL
Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ
Heard about this site on the radio.
It's pretty cool!
»www.clickaroundchicago.com/ |
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jsinaiko
Premium
join:2001-04-25
Chicago, IL
 ·AT&T Midwest
| Very cool site. Good find dude!
It doesn't have a huge selection, but several of my "secret" places are on there - I guess I just don't get out much any more. 
And they aren't afraid of the South Side, as so many listing-type sites and guides are. Under blues and jazz they list Lee's Unleaded on South Chicago, and the Velvet Lounge ferchrissakes - one of the great dives in this town, owned by one of the great players from the AACM, Fred Anderson. Under soul food they list Izola's and Lem's BBQ House, not just Army & Lou's (all are very good). They list the Hot House too.
Not a huge selection, but very good taste. I would recommend this site to a visitor.
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Suchaknight
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join:2002-10-06
Houbytown | reply to The WalL
Smelt season is coming soon. Go down to the lakefront after work and fry up a few. One of the last cheap forms of entertainment left in the city.
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Jon
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join:2001-01-20
Lisle, IL
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Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ
I just stumbled onto this...
»www.chicagohotdogtours.com
$60!?!? 
I wonder what 3 places they go to? Geez, I'll take someone to three kick ass hot dog places if the just by me lunch.  |
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Warzau
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join:2000-10-26
Naperville, IL
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A true Chicagoan never puts ketchup on a hot dog. Period
A true Chicagoan would never pay 60 dollars for a tour for Hot Dogs, we just tell people were to go. Damn Im hungry for some Hot Dogs now. Wait I'll get cancer. |
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Homunculus
Pipsquack
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join:2000-12-14
Dar al-Harb
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Kuma's Corner. |
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aight
join:2001-12-18
Lafox, IL
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Oh come on, you guys are forgetting one of the landmarks in Chicago.
The Admiral Theatre. Opened in 1927.
»www.admiralx.com/ |
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S_engineer
join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL
 ·Comcast
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Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ
Best hot dog....Fat Johnnies on western
Best Pork Chop sammich....Jimmies on Canal
Best Pizza...debatable (to many good ones to list)
Best Deli Sub....Fontanos off of Racine
Things to do in ChiTown?
Small Pubs such as Blue Chicago or Kingston Mines to hear the blues refined Chicago style.
Now I'm hungry
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gnarbar85
join:2009-02-27 | reply to The WalL
This is really good info! |
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chinastuffst
join:2009-03-26 | reply to The WalL
Thank u for these information. I am planning a visit this summer. That's great. |
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Moe Diddley
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join:2002-03-17
North Aurora, IL | reply to The WalL
Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ
I went on a segway tour out of millennium park. Took my 68yr old mother and she loved it. My teenagers thought it was cool. Then walked over to the skydeck (Willis Tower) and stood out in a glass box up 100 plus stories. Fun day. |
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Jon
Premium
join:2001-01-20
Lisle, IL
| said by Moe Diddley  :I went on a segway tour out of millennium park. Took my 68yr old mother and she loved it. My teenagers thought it was cool. Then walked over to the skydeck (Willis Tower) and stood out in a glass box up 100 plus stories. Fun day. No friggin way you'll get me in that box.
Segways do look fun though. Never been on one. |
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