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TLT: New and Improving

Big changes are a'happening at The Local Tourist! First of all, we've been adding some wonderful new writers. Chicago's a big city with so many things to do and places to see, and that takes a whole...

Calling All Princesses - and one Prince

West LoopCan you smile for hours on end, have perfect posture, a melodious voice, and an uncanny resemblance to Disney characters? Walt Disney World is holding auditions for character look-alikes. They need...
SpotHero Mark

Hey Local Tourist readers! Allow me to introduce myself

Hi TLT readers!  I’m Mark Lawrence and Chicago is my town.  I’m a Chicago based entrepreneur born and raised here.  I love it here and I love playing tour guide and showing the city off.  I’ve hosted...

Chicago's Apple Store Becomes Memorial For Steve Jobs

Magnificent Mile | StreetervilleFor many Chicagoans and tourists Michigan Avenue's Apple Store is a destination unto itself. The store, the genius bar, the theater all symbolize artistic innovation and knowledge with grace. As the...
Chef Priscila Satkoff

Happy Chef Priscila Satkoff Day

Chicago, Loop, Old TownFor 26 years Chef Priscila Satkoff has impressed diners and critics alike with her Mexican cuisine at her Old Town restaurant, Salpicon!. As a native of Colonia San Angel in Mexico City she's "...
Chicago Independent Ad Network

TLT Joins Chicago Independent Ad Network

Chicago AreaOne of the hardest parts of publishing a website is advertising. Most of your time is spent on content, because if there's no content then there's no reason to visit your website and if nobody's...
Dream Home Raffle to benefit The Hope Institute For Children & Families

Charity Chat Episode 30: The Hope Institute For Children & Families

ChicagoIn 1957 Dr. Charles Jordan began The Hope School to help his daughter. The Springfield dentist had searched for a place that could understand her physical and mental challenges, and when he was...

Palmer House Hilton Dresses Up In Pink

LoopThis afternoon The Palmer House Hiltonwill change its entrance lights to pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. There ceremony, which begins at 3pm today at the historic downtown Chicago...
No Wooden Nickels: Assistance for low-income cancer patients

Charity Chat Episode 29: No Wooden Nickels

When somebody is diagnosed with cancer that news is frightening enough, but when it begins to impact every area in that person's life it can seem like an insurmountable battle. That's where No Wooden...

Chicago Summer Fun Weekend Winner Selected!

Chicago AreaIt's here! We've selected the winner of our Chicago Summer Fun Weekend Sweepstakes! Suzanne Marlett will have $1500 to "Zaarly" her dream weekend. She can use the money to do whatever she wants....

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