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New & Improved Navigation

30 June 2007

Did you know that you could find radio stations on The Local Tourist? What about the City Clerk’s office or quotes about Chicago or a theatrical school?
I didn’t think so.
It’s all been there, but unfortunately the old navigation structure didn’t make that all too clear. Heck, even Hotels were buried in the City Info category. […]

Floyd Mayweather Weekend

28 June 2007

This weekend the boxing champ takes over Chicago. For your chance to see the WBC Light Middle Weight title holder check out the following schedule:
Friday, June 29
Joe’s on Weed, 940 W Weed Street
9pm, Hosted by Nate Jones
Saturday, June 30
World Bar, 817 W Lake Street
9pm, Performance by Baggz Lambardi
Sunday, July 1
Alhambra Palace, 1240 W Randolph Street
9pm, […]

Get Your City Sticker

26 June 2007

Chicago residents who own cars get to pay for the privilege. Each car must have a city sticker. It’s $75 for passenger vehicles, $90 for large passenger vehicles, and $45 for motorcycles.
The deadline is July 15, and if you’re late the ticket is $120!
You can purchase it online or find locations at the City Clerk’s […]

Enter to win $100 Gift Certificate to Carnivale!

25 June 2007

This week’s question: When was the first year of the Taste of Chicago and where was it located?
Email answer, name and address to trivia@thelocaltourist.com and check back July 2.
Many, many thanks to Carnivale Restaurant. They’ve provided this week’s FANTASTIC prize: a $100 gift certificate!!!
And congratulations to Katie Del Ciello! She correctly answered last week’s question. Visit […]

This week’s band is…

25 June 2007

Singer/songwriter and founder of Blue Oak Blues, Emily Hurd is no stranger to the music business. The Rockford, Illinois native now lives in Chicago, playing her alt-blues music at a steady line-up of gigs in the Midwest. Playing solo or with a band, Emily’s music has taken on its own style. Her country and soul […]

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