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Kennesaw Mountain’s Unknown Soldier

Kennesaw Mountain’s Unknown Soldier
by Ruby Hawk on July 16, 2009 in Illinois

He was the “unknow soldier” in Kennesaw National Battlefield Park until a historian from Marietta gave him back his name.

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Chicago Hostels for Under 30 Bucks

Chicago Hostels for Under 30 Bucks
by Drbones on July 9, 2009 in Illinois

Learn about four of the best hostels in the Chicago area so you can spend your hard earned money on your travels instead of your accommodations.

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Flavors Festival: The Taste of Chicago

Flavors Festival: The Taste of Chicago
by Cynthia Reyes on June 26, 2009 in Illinois

Toasting to one of the All-American food festivals in the nation: The Taste of Chicago.

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Discovering Chicago

Discovering Chicago
by James Bankes on May 31, 2009 in Illinois

A magnificent shoreline, stunning architecture, world class museums, great theater, old school sports, fine dining, and of course, the blues.

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Famed Arcola, IL Museum Closes Its Doors Due to Lack of Interest and Tourism

Famed Arcola, IL Museum Closes Its Doors Due to Lack of Interest and Tourism
by Nafeesah Abdullah on May 28, 2009 in Illinois

The struggling economy has been taking its toll on everyone from mom and pop businesses to major conglomerates. Yet this is a more of a sentimental reason because this was a place started by the granddaughter of the man responsible for the culturally iconic toys that has been famous over the generations–the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.

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Destination: Chicago

Destination: Chicago
by ActionSammy on April 22, 2009 in Illinois

Come and get a taste of the Wind City.

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World Famous Chef Wows Customers

World Famous Chef Wows Customers
by pjacobs23 on March 18, 2009 in Illinois

Charlie Trotter’s has been called the best restaurant in the world for food and wine, which may be an understatement.

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The End of an Era: The Closing of Best Kosher in Chicago

The End of an Era: The Closing of Best Kosher in Chicago
by Rajiv Sighamony on March 5, 2009 in Illinois

Do you want to know a piece of history about Best Kosher? Read on.

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Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate

Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate
by Cynthia Reyes on January 14, 2009 in Illinois

Admiring Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean”, on a beautiful winter night in Chicago.

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Christmas Market in Chicago

Christmas Market in Chicago
by Cynthia Reyes on December 9, 2008 in Illinois

Experience the charm of Europe’s Christmas Markets in America.

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