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Real Chicago, Real People – “Coming home for the holidays”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Margaret

With the implementation of this blog only a few months ago, it was a passion of ours to be a go-to-guide to all things Real Chicago- from the perspective of those who live Real Chicago each and every day. In … Continue reading →

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Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Margaret

Whoever said “learning isn’t fun” surely hasn’t been to the Museum of Science and Industry. Mixing learning with hands-on, blood rushing exhibits, there is something for everyone! In 1893, the building was constructed as the Palace of Fine Arts for … Continue reading →

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Lollapalooza

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Margaret

The massive summer music festival that is Lollapalooza has rocked Chicago once again. Starting August 5th, over 240,000 people attended the three-day festival that sprawls out over Grant Park. With 130 acts on eight stages, Lollapalooza’s footprint keeps growing and … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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Chicago Botanical Gardens – Real Beauty

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Margaret

Nestled right outside metro Chicago, this stop boasts breathtaking scenery and an unbelievable array of unique and exquisite flowers. With over 24 gardens and 385 acres, you are bound to discover something new each time you visit. Adding to the … Continue reading →

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