Chicago: The largest city of Illinois, in the northeast part of the state on Lake Michigan. It is a major port and the commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural center of the Middle West. It is also the third-largest U.S. city. Chicago was nearly destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1871. Population: 2,783,726.

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Illinois: A state of the north-central United States. It was admitted as the 21st state in 1818. The area was explored by the French in the late 1600s, ceded by France to the British in 1763, and ceded by them to the newly formed United States in 1783. Springfield is the capital and Chicago the largest city. Population: 11,466,682.

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Chicago Travel Guides

  • Enjoy Illinois - Listing weekend getaways, tourist attractions, trip planners, and information on restaurants, sports, and theater.
  • Getting Around in Illinois - From the Dept. of Transportation, listing Amtrak schedules and routes, road conditions, rest areas, and maps.
  • GoSki Illinois - State ski resort profiles, news, skier and snowboarder reviews, hotspots, activities, travel services, lodging, weather reports and snow conditions.
  • Great Outdoor Recreation Pages - A comprehensive guide to travel, tourism and recreation in Illinois, including activities, outdoor attractions, and maps.
  • Centerstage Chicago - A comprehensive guide to the activities that make life in Chicago fun. Explore your entertainment, arts and leisure options online.
  • Chicago Knows - A concierges network about events, attractions, restaurants, bars, weather, traffic, and news.
  • Chicago Travel Deals - Hotel and tour bookings for Chicago.
  • 877Chicago.com - Features hotel, restaurant, theater savings, values and promotions with city festivals and events.
  • Chicago.com - Links to Chicago resources.
  • ChicagoVision Network - Information on Chicago's museums, shops, hotels, nightlife and cultural events.
  • Citizen Lunch Box - Guide to punk rock stores, bars, and shows.
  • CityVibz.com - A travel and tourism guide to attractions, hotels and dining.
  • Downtown Chicago - About.com site covering local resources, hidden treasures, and area information.
  • Metromix - Guide to restaurants, bars, and nightlife in the Chicago area.
  • MSN Sidewalk Chicago - A local guide for visitors and residents, listing Chicagoland locations for shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreation. Includes shopping features, restaurant reviews, club/bar/entertainment calendars, movie reviews and showtimes.
  • NorthStarNet - Web Guide to happenings in the Greater Chicago area.
  • Online Highways - Detailed information for the traveler to Chicago, including points of interest, recreation, services, and places to go and stay in the area.
  • Palmer's Walking Guide To The Windy City - A tourism guide to Chicago oriented for people on foot. Geographically organized listings of hotels, restaurants, bars, and points of interest.
  • PubClub.com: Chicago - Destination guide to nightlife, pubs, clubs, dance clubs and bars.
  • Tom's Best Of Chicago - Recommendations of the best of Chicago - events, activities, music, festivals, and food.
  • Virtual Chicago - An interactive system, walking the streets of the city.
  • WorldWeb Travel Guide - Guide to the city with interactive maps and up-to-date information about hotels, tours, weather, attractions, restaurants, events, and shopping.
  • Illinois' Interstate Rest Area System - Statewide rest areas with listing of available services.
  • Build 53 Now! - Illinois Route 53 Extension Advocacy Site - Gives information and provides advocacy for the proposed Route 53 Extension in Lake County.
  • Chicago Area Transportation Study - Serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the northeastern Illinois region that includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties and a portion of Kendall County. Publications, programs, and links are featured.
  • Flash Cab - Taxi service offering ground transportation throughout Chicagoland including airports, and to and from area suburbs. Includes order form, pricing and rates, and company profile with history.
  • Illinois Department of Transportation - District 1 - Northeastern Illinois construction project overviews, updates, and expressway lane closures.
  • The Illinois Tollway - Information on the tollway system including the I-Pass electronic toll collection system
  • Metra - Northeast Illinois commuter rail system. Overview of services plus maps, schedules, fares, ticket information, on-line ticketing, regional travel guide, ADA information and links to other area public transportation.
  • Pace - News and information about the regional commuter bus service. Includes maps, schedules, and fares for bus routes plus information about ADA Paratransit and Dial-a-Ride services and the Vanpool Incentive Program.
  • Prairie Parkway Corridor Protection Study - An Illinois Department of Transportation study regarding a proposed parkway in Grundy, Kendall and Kane counties between I-80 and I-88. Features study overview, news and FAQs.
  • Regional Transportation Authority - An overview of the history, mission, governance, financial oversight, programs and initiatives of the umbrella organization for CTA, Metra, and Pace.
  • 303 Transportation Group - A ground transportation company, serving Chicago suburban counties of Cook, Lake, and DuPage with taxi, airport service, medi-cab, student transportation, small package delivery and messenger service.
  • Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau - Visitor information on the Chicago Southland and southwest suburbs of Chicago. Includes maps, meeting and convention center information, regional services, tour group resources, and leisure travel resources.
  • About Your Neighborhood - Offers information and links to area businesses, dining, entertainment, real estate, and health resources.
  • Abstract Publishing: Directories and Guidebooks - Provider of unique print-based guidebooks, and associated online directories for various specific specialty markets in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Features overview of each guidebooks from weddings to antiques, dining to children's guide are offered.
  • Chicago TownClick - Features selection of area restaurants, entertainment, schools, and establishments.
  • Chicago Weekender - Exploring the great outdoors around Chicago from the Indiana Dunes, to Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, to pedaling in Peoria and beyond.
  • Chicago's North Shore - Directory of retailers, restaurants and art galleries in Chicago's northern suburbs.
  • Go!Chicagoland.com - A consumer and shopping guide to restaurants, recreation, shopping, churches, services and more in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
  • LocalChicago.Info - Information on area hotels, restaurants, live theatre, movie showtimes, entertainment, family fun, comedy clubs, shopping, weather, and crosswords.
  • My Chicago Connection - Provides sports, history, and education information as well as a list of things to do in the area.
  • Wildonions.org: The Chicago Enthusiast's Resource - Devoted to the culture, history, and regional identity of the City of Chicago and the surrounding metro area. It serves as an information resource and portal.

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Winery Guides

  • Greatriver Publishing Guide to Illinois Wineries - Short profiles and contact information for wineries in the Mississippi River Valley.
  • Illinois Wine - Gives profiles, links, and contact information for wineries. Also lists events, winery awards, and resources.
  • Alto Vineyards - Producer of wines from American and hybrid grapes, located in Alto Pass in the Shawnee National Forest. Features product descriptions, a company history, event listings, and ordering information.
  • Baxter's Vineyards/Winery - The state's oldest winery, established in 1857, uses American and hybrid grapes, as well as fruit. Features a product list, winery tour, property history, and description of the Icarians.
  • Galena Cellars Winery - Family-owned winery produces award-winning red, white, and fruit wines in Galena, Illinois.  Order online or visit two locations in Galena for complimentary tasting, gifts, and tours.
  • GenKota Winery - Producer of grape and fruit wines in Mt. Vernon. Contains lists of wines and awards, along with a brief history. Offers online ordering.
  • Glunz Family Winery - Table wines include Chardonnay, white Zinfandel, and Merlot.
  • Kite Hill Vineyards - Produces Chardonel, Chambourcin, and a dessert wine in Murphysboro. Also operates a bed and breakfast. Includes product descriptions, a printable order form, and company news.
  • Lau-Nae Winery - Located in Red Bud, Randolph County, this family-owned winery produces a range of varietal and berry wines. Open to visitors.
  • Pheasant Hollow Winery - Produces grape and fruit wines on Rend Lake. Includes the winery's background story, a wine list, event listings, and online ordering.
  • Piasa Winery - Producer of Chardonel, Norton, and Traminette wines in Grafton. Contains lists of current releases and events.
  • Von Jakob Vineyard Ltd. - Produces wines from American and hybrid grapes, as well as honey and fruit, in Pomona. Contains a product list, event calendar, and ordering information.

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