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Asian restaurants offer exciting, exotic flavors to entice the palate. Here are some of the finest Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese eateries in Chicago.

From Millennium Park to Museum Campus, Chicago is a very cool city for kids.

The Chicago Architecture Foundation leads a variety of tours in the Windy City, famous for skyscrapers. The CAF has complied a list of ten tips for a successful visit.

In 500 Days Of Summer, the anatomy of Love is explored in this clever revamping of the classic boy meets girl genre, starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The 50th annual Chicago Air and Water Show opens with excitement on August 15 2008, as Bill Murray jumps with the Golden Knights Parachute Team.

Chicago Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 years of harmonious music August 28-31, 2008. The four day event opens at Millennium Park and is followed by three days at Grant Park.

The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival at Millennium Park is a free event that fills the Windy City with the sweet sounds of dynamic spiritual music.

Independence has always been the root of jazz and blues. It helped create the early sound and giants of this music and Delmar Records is continuing that fine tradition.

Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois features family entertainment and fun. Enjoy summer fireworks, Independence Day, 4th of July, carnival rides and the famous ferris wheel

French bistros offer the experience of delicious food inspired by France. Chicago cafes on the north side of the city feature great food in comfortable atmopspheres.

Chicago has a public transportation system that makes getting around the Windy City easy. Take advantage of the public transport system or ride the seasonal free trolley.

Santa and Mrs. Claus magicaly appear at Macy's John Hancock Center, Daley Plaza and Navy Pier during the Christmas holidays. Take kids to visit and take pictures.

Snow Days is a free Chicago winter festival on held February 11-16 on Michigan Avenue in Grant Park. See magnificient sculptures, dog sleds, snowboarding and family fun.

Navy Pier is Chicago is a popular gathering spot and entertainment mecca. Special Spring activities include Saint Patrick's Day and Spring Time Fun.

2009 St. Patrick's celebrations in Chicago include a green river, two parades and a celebration at Navy Pier.

Chicago is the "Pizza Capital of the World." The best, most popular pizzerias serve hearty portions of thin crust or deep dish pizza with a choice of delicious fillings.

Thai cuisine is very popular in the United States. Chicago eateries serve this spicy food in noodle shops and elegant restaurants. Here are some upscale choices.

Chicago's Navy Pier plans a fun filled fall for families, with a Haunted House, Carnival of Curiosities, Howl-o-Ween for pets and spectacular fireworks.

Get trip advice and find cheap hotels in Chicago perfect for traveling with kids.

The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.

Want to explore Route 66? Don't try it in three days. Some say two weeks isn't enough, but nine days is as much as some folks can afford to spare.

Going to the bathroom is one of the better parts of a man's day, but events such as the Chicago Deception and the Punxsutawny Phil can leave one in a state of ruin.

The 50th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show will excites the Windy City crowds on the Lake Michigan shoreline on August 15, 16 and 17 2008.

Chicago Blues Festival has been filling the lake front with the sounds of music for 25 years. The popular event is attended by hundreds of thousands of music lovers.

The 25th anniversary of the Chicago Blues Festival hears sounds of music on seven stages at Grant Park near the Lake Michigan water front.

Excursion cruises from Navy Pier offer sightseeing, architecture, fireworks and dinner cruises. Boats on Lake Michigan have excellent views of the Chicago skyline.

The City of Chicago Outdoor Film Festival is a free event for summer nights. Classic movies are on the big screen at Grant Park on the lake front in Grant Park.

Age-appropriate party games for adults are sometimes difficult to implement. An alternative is to use a team building adult party game which also has a purpose.

Chicago is famous for a large St. Patrick's celebration, which is unique as the only city that dyes a major river Irish green. The river turns emerald for St. Pat's.

Midwestern crocheters, crocheters visiting the Chicagoland Area, and those who appreciate crochet, will want to check out The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef in Chicago.

O'Hare International Airport is about 15 miles west of the downtown Chicago Loop area. Many travelers vote for the convenience of lodging near airline transportation.

Venetian Nights is the longest running event in Chicago. Decorated boats, air show, fireworks and music show on the magnificent lake front on July 26.

Chicago's Daley Plaza is transformed into a winter wonderland for the month leading up to Christmas, complete with a giant Holiday Tree and a German Market.

15 years after its cinematic release, The Fugitive is that rarest of action movies - one that won awards, in the shape of Tommy Lee Jones' Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

Chicago's top museums continue to improve with new eye-catching displays and high-tech exhibits.

The history of the Chicago Cubs is the history of professional baseball. It's that simple, and it's that important.

Queer as Folk's cast of characters moved on to new chapter's after the show ended but the impact of the show on the gay community and on the actor's themselves lives on.

Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.

Chicago is most often a business travel destination but there are some wonderful cultural sights and plenty of shopping too.

When winter weather gets nasty, it's often nicer to stay inside. A little cinematic goodness can let you travel without reservations or lost luggage.

Commemorate Hispanic Heritage month in the Windy City by sampling unique cuisine from around Latin America at these four diverse and upbeat restaurants.

For the first time in seven years, the Chicago Blackhawks are back in the NHL playoffs. And this could be just the beginning for the young Hawks.

The Chicago Bears have had some poor coaches in past seasons. Dave Wannstedt and Dick Jauron immediately spring to mind.

John Hancock Observatory and Sears Tower Skydeck are popular Chicago attractions that give visitors a bird's eye view of the Windy City and up to four states.

Rio de Janeiro has beat out Madrid in the final round of voting to host the 2016 Summer Games, becoming the first South American city to host the Olympic Games.

Taste of Chicago is not only a July bash in Grant Park. It's also a nonstop citywide feast of authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and stuffed pizza.

Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.

The Buffalo Bills will be playing a total of eight critical home games in Toronto, despite fans' protests that Canada will lure the storied franchise to a new home.

The Chicago Blackhawks surprised the Vancouver Canucks with a 4-2 series win and return to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1995.

If you're in Nova Scotia, drop everything and drive to Wolfville for a meal at Michael Howell's Tempest World Cuisine. You'll be glad you did!