Entries from October 2009

October 30, 2009

Music in the City this Weekend

If you’ve got an itch for some live music on Halloween weekend, here are some live events in and around Chicago that are right up your alley.
Friday, October 30th:
Rob Thomas @ The Venue (Hammond, IN)

Type O Negative @ Metro
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds w/ Frankie Beverly and Maze @ Arie Crown Theater
Saturday, October [...]

October 26, 2009

Home Sales Enjoy Strong September

First time home buyers have been responsible for over 40% of homes sold in the past year. Home sales are up 9.2% overall in September 2009 compared to September 2008, which experts attribute to the first-time buyer tax credit that is in effect on all homes closed between now and the end of November, according [...]

October 20, 2009

CTA’s Unlimited Ride Passes Make Navigating the Windy City a Breeze

The Chicago Transit Authority has flexible unlimited-ride passes that make traveling through the city easier than ever. The passes come in 1, 3, 7 and 30 day passes and are priced accordingly. They’re activated the first time you use them, and unlimited rides are yours until the time runs out.
For complete details on the unlimited [...]

October 13, 2009

Video from The Ledge at the Willis Tower

The below video shows the view from 1,000 feet above Chicago’s streets. All that separates visitors from the forces of gravity is an inch and a half of glass. But it’s a strong inch and a half: each ledge supports up to 10,000 pounds, or roughly 43 Jay Cutlers.

If you’ve been [...]