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Great Deals at Travelocity! Great for Summer Travelers!

2011-05-19T22:07:00.001-05:00

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Go Bulls! Tickets - Fan Gear and more!

2010-11-06T11:58:00.000-05:00

We want to help you support the Bulls in everyway possible. We make it easy to see what games are coming up and offer news and other info on the Bulls, but most importantly we bring together Bulls Fan gear from across the internet into one easy to browse product catalog. So you can shop all the top sites products in one place and when you find what you are looking for you can purchase it from the site with the cheapest price. We don't sell anything just help you find that perfect Bulls product for you or the Bulls Fan in your life!

Go BULLS!
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Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champs 2010-2011 Schedule is now posted!

2010-08-08T20:36:00.000-05:00

OK, you Blackhawk Stanley Cup Champs! The 2010-2011 Schedule is now posted. Get your tickets now for some of the best hockey around! Go Blackhawks!!

Check Out The Schedule - Get Tickets - Get Blackhawks Gear

We have updated our Bears Product Catalogs with fresh products

2010-07-24T23:58:00.000-05:00

We have updated our Bears Product Catalogs with fresh products from these merchants and more. Amazon.com, Bagsbuy.com, Barnes & Noble, Calendars.com, Collectibles Today, CollegeJersey.com, FansEdge.com, FindThatRoom.com, Finish Line, Fogdog Sports, Football Fanatics, JewelBasket, Lids.com, Luggage.com, Online Sports, ...Overstock.com, Paragon Sports, Pro Sports Memorablilia, Sports Endeavors, SportsFanFare.com, Walmart and even more. We let you shop all of these sites products in one place.

Click Here to find Bears Fan Gear!

Get your 2011 Chicago Calendars Now - Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, Sox and more.

2010-07-21T18:22:00.000-05:00

Great for you or the Chicago fan in your life. The perfect gift.

Click Here to see all the Calendars.

Chicago Area Concerts - July 2010

2010-07-19T22:53:00.000-05:00

Click Herer for All Chicago Area Concerts in July.

We help you find the best prices on tickets and get the best seats, even at the last minute!

Still Time to get B-52 Tickets

2010-07-19T22:49:00.000-05:00

7/21/2010 Wednesday - 8:00 PM -- Ravinia Pavilion in Highland Park, IL

Click Here To GET TICKETS!

Cubs Gear at the best prices!

2010-07-19T21:44:00.000-05:00

Get your Cubs Gear Here! We bring over 100 different merchants product catalogs of Cubby Gear together in on place. Really browse our catalog and buy on the site that has the best prices or gear! Tell your friends!

Start browsing and saving today. Shop Early for Christmas! :)

Check Out Who's In Concert in the Chicago Area!

2010-07-19T19:12:00.000-05:00

Artist/Groups playing in the Chicago Area! Get your tickets now!

Click Here To See The All The Concerts!

2010-07-19T19:09:00.000-05:00

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We have restarted our blog! We are ready to go!

2010-06-23T21:16:00.000-05:00

OK you Chicago Fans, we plan to keep you up to date on the latest concerts, theatre productions, sports (like the Blackhawks taking the Cup!) and much more. Subscribe to us and we will help you find the cool stuff in Chicago and save money when you go! :) Thanks for your patience and we look forward to long, wordy relationship! :) Go Chicago!

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Andy - TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

Great Things To Do In Chicago - Even In The Winter!

2009-11-12T23:51:00.000-06:00

Welcome to our Chicago Blog! We realize it is a little cold right now in Chicago but don’t let that stop you. Chicago is a town that is full of things to do any time of year. So if you are planning to visit and see Oprah when you are done we recommend these attractions and they work well in the winter. If you are a local and have any good suggestions for our readers please comment and let them know what you recommend for someone visiting Chicago. Do just tell them about the normal places but let them know about the really cool, off the wall places that you and your friends visit.

So until someone chimes in and gives us their ideas we recommend these since it is the dead of winter!

Wicked The Musical in Chicago

Wicked - The Musical, a spectacular hit on Broadway, tells the untold story of the legendary witches from Frank L Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy famously triumphed in Oz, only one side if the story was told. Now, Wicked - The Musical brings to life the captivating and surprising story of how misunderstood, green girl named Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West.

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

Wicked - The Musical has arrived in Chicago! Winner of 15 major awards, the New York Times calls Wicked "Broadway's biggest blockbuster". Experience this magical adventure and discover the whole story about the land of Oz.

Click Here To Learn More

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Chicago

Medieval Times is an adventure unlike any you have ever experienced before. During each live performance, guest enjoy an authentic medieval four-course feast while valiant knights battle to the death on horseback. Brillant costumes and famous Andalusian horses add to the splenor of your visit. Cheer your brave knights to victory as they compete in games of skill, hand to hand combat and the joust!

Click Here To Learn More

Chicago Party Pass

Purchase the Chicago Party Pass and party like a VIP at 8 of the Hottest Nightclubs in Chicago. Receive special offers such as: Free Entrance, No waiting in line and a free drink at each nightclub.

With your Chicago Party Pass you will also receive a free Chicago Nightlife Guide which lists all the nightclubs, bars and parties in the program. It also lists the address, telephone number, type of crowd and music at each location.

Your Chicago Party Pass is valid at:

Ruby: Saturday
Maxbar: Thursday-Sunday
Crobar: Wednesday-Saturday
Lumen: Tuesday-Saturday
Bella Lounge: Wednesday-Sunday
NV Penthouse: Thursday-Sunday
Club Republic: Wednesday-Sunday
Stone Lotus: Tuesday
Enclave: Thursday
Moda: Saturday

Click Here To Learn More

Great Things Happening At TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

2009-11-12T14:38:00.000-06:00

We have been refocusing our efforts to ensure we are providing useful content and tools for people visiting, moving to or living in the Chicago area. Some of the new features include:

An Enhanced Chicago Career Center - Find the perfect job from over 1.5 million postings or if you are an employer this is also a great place find your next "Perfect Hire" or at least a hard working addition to your team. :-)
Visit ChicagoCareerCenter.com To Find Your Next Job!

Complete Multi-List House Search - This area helps you find the next house you want in the Chicago area. Easy to use and helps you keep your realtor moving in the right direction or this gives you the freedom to not use a realtor.
Check Out The Chicago Houses For Sale!

Chicago Tickets - This section provides easy to use tools to find the best seats at the best prices for all the upcoming Concerts, Theater shows, Sports Events and other events in one area.
Find The Best Chicago Tickets At The Best Prices - Click Here

Advertising To The Local Chicago Market - We are opening up our online Ad space to the local market. We currently use many of our national advertisers on this site but feel the purpose is to drive traffic and value to the local Chicago area so it only makes sense that we need to provide this opportunity to that market. So more coming soon but if you want to get your Ad on this site please contact Andy@TheChicagoAreaGuide.com for more on the great deals and offers to help drive traffic and business to your local Chicago Business!

We as we have always done, offer a large amount of content and information for anyone living in, moving to or visiting the Chicago Area. So please browse our site and tell your friends. And if you like it please support the sponsors we have since they help keep the lights on!!
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Coming To Chicago? Here Are Some Recommended Things To Do!!

2009-11-11T22:12:00.000-06:00

If you are planning on visiting the Chicago area I think you should visit these attractions. For more information on Chicago please visit our main site at http://www.TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

Please comment back to this blog if you visit these and let us know what your thoughts were!!

To learn more about Chicago and find out more info for your trip please visit our main site at http://www.TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

Also don't forget to come back and give your feedback or send your feedback to Chicago@TheGuideTotheUS.com

Thanks
Andy

Show Your Support with a State and USA Flag!! - Happy Veteran's Day

2009-11-11T13:40:00.000-06:00

Happy Veteran’s Day! Well it is a rainy day in the Midwest, but that is a good thing since we need rain. I am getting ready for all the activity that will surround all the events around brining in the new president and moving out the old. It does make you feel very patriotic knowing that we are all part of this and we do get to vote but in many places around the world they just don’t get the same rights. So at TheGuideToTheUS.com we recommend you get an American Flag and your State Flag and fly them with honor.

Check out section on State Flags, learn about them and of course get one ordered to be supportive for your State and Your Country!!

Here is a link to our page for more information: http://www.theguidetotheus.com/united_states_state_flags.html

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Chicago Store Spotlight

2009-11-08T23:33:00.000-06:00

For anyone in the Chicago Area that needs anything related to Aquariums they need to contact the Old Town Aquarium.

Old Town Aquarium
1538 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 642-8763
OldTownAquarium.com

Co-owned by Jim Walters and Ian Schakowsky, Old Town Aquarium is distinguished by their passion for aquatic life.

Unlike many in the business, both Jim and Ian have logged hundreds of dives on reefs throughout the world, in order to best observe the behavior and environment of many of the species offered for sale at Old Town Aquarium.

Check out more at: http://www.oldtownaquarium.com/?q=about-old-town-aquarium

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We have been gone a bit but we are back now! - See What We Recommend For The Chicago Area!

2008-10-29T14:19:00.001-05:00

We have been gone for a bit but we are back and ready to blog. Please send us your ideas, what you like about Chicago, what people should visit and how they can visit like a local. More to come about Chicago very soon!

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Our Pick For The Best Mall To Visit In June!!

2008-05-28T13:01:00.000-05:00

Andersonville Galleria
5315 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
Tel: (773) 878-8570

Website: http://www.andersonvillegalleria.com/
Email: falanga@RaymarkVenture.com

The Andersonville Galleria brings indie marketing to the north side, with nearly 50 craftspeople, designers, and artists renting retail space month-to-month in a newly rehabbed building just north of Foster. When the second floor opens next year, that number is expected to double.

This is our mall pick of the month for June 2008. Please chime in our your good and bad experiences you have had at the Andersonville Galleria. This is just a fun place to visit and shop!!