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OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO – openhousechicago.org 200 places to get behind-the-scenes access to building all over Chicago by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and it is FREE! Mrs. Q says: FREE is GOOD! Q-tips say: Enjoyed it. A FREE weekend festival that … Continue reading →

MAGGIE DALEY PARK 407-461 S Columbus Dr., Chicago, (312) 742-3918, maggiedaleypark.com Q-tips say: WHAT A GREAT PARK for Families of all ages and right on the lakefront! Age appropriate things for kids/adults to do. Climbing wall, water park, food vendors … Continue reading →

BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN – 301 S Columbus Dr., Chicago, (773) 742-7529 chicagoparkdistrict.com/park Q-tips say: Great place with a lot of history. Took the grandson there. It is one of the largest fountains in the world, built to represent Lake Michigan. Four … Continue reading →

CRIME TOUR – chicagocrimetours.com Q-Tips say: Enjoyed it! Went with The Son and Daughter-in-law. 90 min. tour on an air conditioned comfortable bus. You do get off the bus to see “sights” up close and personal along with movie clips … Continue reading →

CREPE BISTRO – 186 N Wells St., Chicago,(312) 269-0300, crepebistro.net Q-tips say: Ambiance, decor, and good service make this a place to go. Had a discount coupon. Crepes are big, variety to chose from along with dessert crepes and a … Continue reading →

Rittergut Wine/Cheese Tasting – – 10 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, (779) 216-5939, rittergutwinebar.com Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy! Yes, they do have outdoor seating with a view of the River. Had a gift Groupon which included 2 Whine Flights and … Continue reading →

Taste of POLONIA– Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence, Chicago, ToPchicago.org We took public transportation but there is free street parking and a parking lot for $20. Q-Tips Say: Go and enjoy! We found free tickets in the newspaper and used … Continue reading →

Angry Crab 5665 N Lincoln Ave., (773) 784-6848, theangrycrabchicago.com- Q-Tips say: WHAT A PLACE! Extremely casual, they don’t take reservations, and they have no parking lot, street parking only BUT it is BYOB and they bring you bibs, water and … Continue reading →

Between Riverside & Crazy – Steppenwolf – 1650 N Halsted St., (312) 335-1650, steppenwolf.org– – Ex-cop “Pops” Washington and his ex-con son Junior are barely holding on to one of the last great rent stabilized apartments in Manhattan. Pops has … Continue reading →

Our Lady of 121st St. – Alhenaeum Theatre Studio Three., 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, 773-935-6875 – The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist and nun Sister Rose has been stolen from the … Continue reading →