Chicago Visit Highlights Navy Pier and Iconic Landmarks
A travel reflections piece on Chicago notes Navy Pier with its ferris wheel and harbor cruises, a water taxi to Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum, and tours by trolley. It highlights skylines from Sears Tower Willis Tower and John Hancock Center, Grant Park and Millennium Park, and Taste of Chicago in late June.
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Games on sale this week at Amazon list five titles
The Soon to be discounted games include Nintendo Wii titles Wii Sports Resort House of the Dead Overkill and Wii Fit along with PSP and PlayStation games Dissidia Final Fantasy and EA Sports Active.
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July 25 highlights recall historic flights and world events
Today marks July 25 2009 the 206th day of the year with past milestones listed including Louis Bleriot crossing the English Channel in 1909 and Ulysses S Grant named general in 1866. Also noted are the 1956 Andrea Doria sinking and the 1969 Chappaquiddick coverage.
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Tips for navigating Chicago transit and dining
Learn about public transportation in Chicago with CTA trains and buses. Consider a three day or seven day pass or a Go Chicago Card for entry to many attractions. Enjoy deep dish pizza and Chicago hot dogs while planning for variable weather and packing a jacket all year.
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