Late nights on weekends, you’ll find the staff at Weiner’s Circle serving up some of their signature, borderline offensive but good-humored ribbing alongside their equally famous Chicago-style dogs. Daha fazlasını oku.
The oldest section of the 'L' started operating in 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas. Daha fazlasını oku.
In The Dark Knight (2008), Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) outfits Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) with all of the bat accessories he needs in scenes that were shot at McCormick Place. Daha fazlasını oku.
Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. Daha fazlasını oku.
The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. Daha fazlasını oku.
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) meets up with his ex-girlfriends. He meets Penny, a film critic, at the Music Box. Daha fazlasını oku.
Hot dogs are about as American as baseball. Each year, fans consume close to half a million hot dogs at U.S. Cellular Field! Daha fazlasını oku.
To sneak a peek at a portion of Lower Wacker Drive, you can walk down staircases on either side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, on the south side of the Chicago River. Daha fazlasını oku.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Lt Gordon (Gary Oldman) arrests the gangster Sal Maroni while he is enjoying dinner, in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Rainbo Club, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, attracts hipsters, indie-rockers, and others looking for cheap beers in a no-frills setting. Daha fazlasını oku.
As Jake Blues famously says of Daley Plaza, "That's where they got that Picasso." Picasso's untitled sculpture was given, by the artist, as a gift to the people of Chicago in 1966. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Auditorium Theatre was designed and constructed by famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan; it opened in 1889. Daha fazlasını oku.
A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun. Daha fazlasını oku.
Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. Daha fazlasını oku.
On July 23, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second career no-hitter and the second perfect game in team history. Daha fazlasını oku.
Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Daha fazlasını oku.
Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Daha fazlasını oku.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Daha fazlasını oku.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Daha fazlasını oku.
July 12, 1979 was Disco Demolition Night in Comisky / Sox Park. DJ Steve Dahl detonated disco records, but the promotional event, caused a riot when fans stormed the field. Daha fazlasını oku.
While at the Art Institute, make sure to check out their self-guided movie-themed tour. Click the link that follows this tip to view the PDF. Daha fazlasını oku.
Established in 1935, Miller's Pub once claimed actor Jimmy Durante and legendary sports announcer Harry Caray as regulars. Daha fazlasını oku.
Today, the Maxwell Street Market, which still happens every Sunday, has moved to Desplaines St. & Roosevelt Rd. Daha fazlasını oku.
Check out the new self-service Broadway in Chicago kiosk in the lobby on the first floor for tickets to shows like Billy Elliot, The Lion King, Wicked, and much more (shows subject to change).
The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Daha fazlasını oku.
In the movie "The Break-Up" (2006), Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) invites Gary (Vince Vaughan) to an Old 97's concert at the Riviera Theatre. Daha fazlasını oku.
The White Sox may be the only team in the league that's had to wear shorts as a part of their uniform: owner Bill Veeck introduced the shorts in 1976. Daha fazlasını oku.
Ketchup is never found on a Chicago-style dog. As Clint Eastwood’s character in the movie Sudden Impact put it, "Nobody - I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hot dog!" Daha fazlasını oku.
Chicago-style dogs were a clear audience favorite when the World Cup was held at Soldier Field in 1994. Fans ate over 10,000 hot dogs per game, giving international visitors a taste of Chicago. Daha fazlasını oku.
Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Daha fazlasını oku.
