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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close
This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city
This 1,700 acre natural wonderland includes gardens, streams, trails, mazes and a whole lot more guaranteed to entertain visitors of all ages.

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Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close
This city zoo is considered one of the best in the country, with massive indoor habitats and more than 200 acres of entertainment.

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Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness
This Oak Park attraction boasts authentic memorabilia - including letters, diaries and photos - from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca
The early 20th century Oak Park home and studio of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright shines light on the beginnings of modern design.

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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace: Where history sparked imagination
The childhood home of an American legend has been beautifully restored, bringing the past back to life in Oak Park.

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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price
This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price
The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun
The first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.

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Redmoon Theater: sparse company in a rich setting
There's puppetry and pageantry when the curtain goes up at Redmoon Theater.

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Chicago Antique Market: summer steals & deals
The Chicago Antique Market brings together collectibles from around the country each month throughout the summer season.

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Chicago's Polish American Museum: A Place for Art, Music and Res
You don't have to be Polish to enjoy the nation's oldest and largest museum dedicated to Polish culture.

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Chicago's Sears Tower: a serious work of architecture
More than just the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Sears Tower boasts a Calder sculpture, moderately priced restaurants and a sweeping view of the city from the 99th floor.

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Harold Washington Library: much more than books
Modern architecture meets culture and history at the Harold Washington Library Center — listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest public library building.

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Chicago Farmers Markets: fresh foods at fun locations
More than 30 farmers markets bring quality farm products and produce to big city shoppers throughout the summer.

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Fitzgerald's: A classic music joint with loads of charm
This popular west suburb music venue has a bar, restaurant, patio and sprawling live performance area made famous in several Hollywood films.

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The Violet Hour has people talking (quietly)
One of Chicago’s most popular bars is less a bar and more a cocktail lounge. Called The Violet Hour, (a name taken from T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land”) this Wicker Park neighborhood has received rave reviews from around the wo ...

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The Velvet Lounge: big Chicago Sound in a compact club
The Velvet Lounge in Chicago is a small storefront jazz club, but inside the sound is big Chicago experimental led by the legendary jazz great Fred Anderson.

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Greek Town's Athenian Candle Company, Win Back Your Flame
While backroom workers make tall candles for local churches, those in the front of the shop sell everything from candles to help win back lovers or insense to bring good luck.

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23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Dust off your kilt and whet your appetite for some haggis. It's time for the Highland Games on June 19–20.

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Highland Games bounce back from big storm
Oak Brook's 23rd annual Highland Games saw significant damage from storms, but thousands still turned out for this yearly festival dedicated to all things Scottish.

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Father's Day Classic Car Show rolls in June 21
Oakbrook Center's 41st annual Father's Day Classic Car Show will appeal to the whole family, with more than 100 vintage cars set among beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants.

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The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes
Men of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes."

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Printer's Row Lit Fest: a gathering for the bookish
Voracious readers, unite! The Printer's Row Lit Fest on June 6–7 is a bookworm's utopia.

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Annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2009
The "World is a Stage" for Chicago's Annual World Music Festival 2009. The fest is the largest of its kind in the U.S.

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Windy City Rollers hit the rink May 30
Faster than the speed of light, the Windy City Rollers bring roller derby home.

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Bucktown Arts Festival
There's a reason the Bucktown Arts Fest has been a popular Chicago draw for 24 years. This two-day event attracts more than 180 artists from across the country and provides great food and entertainment.

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Artropolis festival celebrates art in the city May 1-4
Artropolis, a four-day Chicago festival May 1-4, attracts art and artists from around the world. From modern art to antiques, theater to dance, there's something for every art lover.

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Mama Thai: Authentic flavors abound in Oak Park
Chicago may have loads of Thai restaurants, but Mama Thai proves the real deal thanks to delicious and delicate dishes, reasonable prices and a comfy atmosphere.

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Marion Street Cheese Market: eat, drink, shop and be merry
Oak Park's Marion Street Cheese Market packs a punch with its wide culinary offerings.

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Lalo's Restaurant: big, bold Mexican meals
With sauces that seem to elevate the typical fare to something special,12 Lalo's locations offer authentic Mexican flavors and mammoth margaritas.

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Poor Phil's: a neighborhood bar and grill done right
Sizzling seafood, a massive beer menu and outdoor summer seating make this Oak Park eatery a stand-out.

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Grape Leaves Restaurant: a world away in Oak Park
A little eatery offers a big taste of the Middle East in a historic northwest Chicago neighborhood.

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Johnnie's Beef: an Elmwood Park institution
A local joint packs patrons in with a mini menu of tasty treats, like juicy beef sandwiches and tangy Italian ices.

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Mapleberry Pancake House: No dinner, but great dishes and deals
This west suburb strip mall surprise offers friendly service and delicious breakfast and lunch dishes for a downright steal.

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Five great reasons to love The Original Rainbow Cone
There's a reason thousands flock to this historic ice cream parlor in the summer. Palmer House Cherry, Pistacio, Chocolate, Vanilla and Orange Sherbert--all stacked sideways on one cone.

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Wonderburger: The name alone sparks the imagination.
A secret sauce tops the Wonderburger makinig it unlike any other hamburger. Founded in 1954, one bite and you'll be hooked and left well, wondering how it is made

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Omega Restaurant: Plentiful portions for a puny price
Omega Restaurant, a northwest suburban favorite, is packing patrons in with big meals, delectable desserts and reasonable prices.

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Lula Cafe: fun flavors in a small space
This Logan Square eatery packs patrons in with organic foods, international flavors and a very popular weekend brunch.

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Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surprise
This hidden gem offers a mammoth menu, delectable dishes and very reasonable prices. It's a fun find for Indian food fans in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

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Margie's Candies: Dive into a decadent sundae
Here's the scoop on where to go for a fantastic and oh so decadent sundae. Margie's!

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Mario's Italian Lemonade: a remnant of Little Italy
Much of Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood is gone. But Mario's Italian Ice keeps the memory alive.

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Al's #1 Italian Beef is a Chicago tradition.
Al's big beef sandwiches are a draw in Little Italy. Just remember to mind the grip and the drip.

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Manny's Deli and Cafeteria: No telling who you may rub elbows

In a restaurant where everyday workers rub elbows with the city's high-powered politicos, just remember to dress down — and come hungry. Manny's doesn't skimp on taste or portions.

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Visit the Greek Islands and put a little Ompah! into your life.
Awash in sea-colored blues and white stucco, Chicago's famous Greek Islands restaurant offers one of the liveliest dining experiences in the city.

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Wow Bao: Enjoy your dim sum on the run
Wow Bao, a Chicago chain, takes fast food to a new (and healthy) level with a modern spin on a Chinese tradition.

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Plymouth Restaurant: three floors of fun
This downtown destination has a restaurant, rooftop deck and two bars to entertain Chicagoans.

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Garrett Popcorn Shops: Chicago snack chain really pops
Garrett Popcorn Shops attract long lines and lots of celebrity fans with their tasty treats.

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