Author Archives: Margaret

Real Chicago Air & Water Show

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Margaret

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…. It’s right outside our windows this weekend! The Chicago Air & Water Show has quickly become the one of the oldest and largest free admission air and water exhibit in the United States. Over … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago Director

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Margaret

What do Sixteen Candles, Home Alone, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles have in common? Besides being four of the most iconic and widely known movies, they were all directed by the legendary John Hughes. John Hughes … Continue reading →

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Bourbon and Burgers

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Margaret

Last night’s Bourbon and Burgers was a hit. For all who attended, you were definitely dressed to impress! The Palm Court was transformed into a runway as models showcased fashion from Shrine and Trunk Club. The highlight of the night … Continue reading →

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The Real Good-time Blues

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Margaret

A Real Chicago experience at the top of many Chicagoans list of things to do is living and breathing the live music scene that can be found around every corner of the downtown area and neighborhoods of Chicago. Where we’ll be … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago View

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Margaret

If a breathtaking view of Chicago is what you are looking for, than the Cité is the place for you to visit. Located on the 70th floor of the Lake Point Tower, this restaurant offers a 360 degree panoramic view … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Hot Dawg

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Margaret

There are many hot dogs stands and restaurants in Chicago, but there are few as memorable as Superdawg. High school sweethearts, Maurie and Florence Berman, opened Superdawg in May of 1948. Maurie had recently returned from World War II and … Continue reading →

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A Real Taste of Chicago

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Margaret

No Chicago summer would be complete without the Taste of Chicago. The warm weather, great music, beautiful Chicago scenery and of course delicious food is what makes this  festival the world’s largest outdoor food fest and Chicago’s biggest event. Upon … Continue reading →

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Cocktails4Causes

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Margaret

Each month the Drake Hotel hosts Cocktails4Causes in the Palm Court, which is a charity cocktail event that helps raise awareness for an organization. Last night, we were honored to work with Linda Zagar to help promote the Leukemia and … Continue reading →

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Monkeying Around at the Lincoln Park Zoo

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Margaret

It is hard to believe that one of the oldest zoological gardens in the country can be found just mere minutes from the downtown area of Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo, an essential element of the historic Lincoln Park neighborhood, has … Continue reading →

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Such Great Heights

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Margaret

There’s no better way to see all of Chicago than by bravely taking the elevator to the 94th floor of the John Hancock Observatory. After your heart stops racing from the 40 second elevator ride, which happens to be the … Continue reading →

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