Top 10 Movies Filmed in Chicago

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Entertainment, Top 10 in Entertainment
Top 10 Movies Filmed in Chicago

Chicago is not only the beautiful backdrop for tourists and residents alike, it also makes the perfect scenery for some of the most popular big screen hits ever made.  Check out this list: Top 10 Movies Filmed in Chicago #1  The Blues Brothers Nothing says Chicago like this classic SNL skit come to life.  With ...

Top 5 Chicago Summer Festivals

Posted on Apr 13, 2013 in Entertainment, Uncategorized
Top 5 Chicago Summer Festivals

Top 5 Chicago Summer Festivals Chicago is one of the most amazing cities to visit during the summer months.  The lakefront is a buzz with people, the streets are alive with activity, and there are some amazing festivals during the “season” that visitors and residents alike can enjoy.  #1  Taste of Chicago Our list could ...

Top 10 Irish Pubs in Chicago

Posted on Mar 6, 2013 in Chicago Eats, Entertainment, Top 10 Bars
Top 10 Irish Pubs in Chicago

Top 10 Irish Pubs in Chicago St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and to help you celebrate, the “Luck of the Irish” in Chicago, we’ve assembled a Top 10 list, with a little something for everyone!  From authentic, to affordable, this list has it all! Top 10 Irish Pubs Chicago #1  The Kerryman ...

Top 5 Minor League Baseball Teams In And Around Chicago

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 in Entertainment, The Lists
Top 5 Minor League Baseball Teams In And Around Chicago

Sure, Chicago has the Cubs and the Sox, but there are plenty of minor league teams spread out across the Chicagoland area. Going to see a minor league game is a cheap way to spend a summer day, and doesn’t involve the hassle of commuting downtown. Minor league teams are also the place to go ...

Top 5 Dinner Theaters In Chicago

Posted on Jan 21, 2013 in Entertainment, The Lists
Top 5 Dinner Theaters In Chicago

Dinner and show has been a classic night out since the dawn of time, but the dinner theater has fallen out of favor in recent history. In the 1970s nearly 150 dinner theaters thrived and played host to a number of traveling theater troupes. By the 1980s most of those original establishments had died out. ...

Top 10 Casinos In and Around Chicago

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 in Entertainment, Top 10 in Entertainment
Top 10 Casinos In and Around Chicago

Gambling is still not permitted in the city of Chicago, but you’d don’t have to go to a seedy backroom controlled by the mafia if you’re looking to get in on some Vegas action. There are many casinos not far from the city these days; here are a few of our favorites, in no particular ...

Top 3 Things To Do In Chicago During The Fall And Winter

Posted on Dec 22, 2012 in Entertainment, Stuff
Top 3 Things To Do In Chicago During The Fall And Winter

Fall and winter are great times of the year in Chicago, whether you are a resident or a tourist planning a trip. Cooler weather in Fall is ideal in Chicago, not too hot or too cold, and less humid. Temperatures range from the 40s to around the mid-seventies, so its great weather for sightseeing. September ...

Top 3 Blues Bars In Chicago

Posted on Dec 9, 2012 in Entertainment, The Lists
Top 3 Blues Bars In Chicago

Chicago is dubbed “Blues Capital of the World” and even has the largest in the world Blues festival held every summer for three days to back up its claim. There are many Chicago venues that keep this music genre alive. However, which ones have the best atmosphere, food, and choice of the Blues? Well, I ...

Top 6 Things To Do In Chicago During Christmas

Posted on Nov 25, 2012 in Entertainment
Top 6 Things To Do In Chicago During Christmas

If anyone knows how to celebrate the holidays, it’s Midwesterners. More specifically, it’s Chicagoans. Every year during Chicago’s winter wonderland, visitors are drawn like magnets to the city’s festive energy. It seems everyone wants to visit Chicago during Christmas. Millions of twinkling lights glow among the buildings, trees, and silhouettes of the downtown atmosphere. Animated ...

Top 5 Country Bars & Clubs In Chicagoland

Posted on Nov 18, 2012 in Entertainment, The Lists
Top 5 Country Bars & Clubs In Chicagoland

Chicago is an epicenter of the music scene in this day and age. Any band worth their salt knows that if they’re going on a nationwide tour they need to get to the Windy City at least once. Chicagoans are a diverse musical crowd and there are plenty of places specializing in all genres and ...