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1 hr ago | Inhabitat

James Corner Unveils New Design Scheme for Overhaul of Chicago's Navy Pier

As it stands now, Chicago's Navy Pier is a cluttered, over-commercialized tourist trap that juts out into Lake Michigan.

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1 hr ago | USA Today

Take the S.L.U.T. in Seattle and other transit tips

To avoid the wrath of Washington, D.C., residents, always stand to the right on escalators in its underground Metro system.

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4 hrs ago | Newswise

Dr. Jeffrey Matthews Named President-Elect of Chicago Surgical Society

Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD, Dallas B. Phemister Professor of Surgery and chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine, has been named president-elect of the Chicago Surgical Society.

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9 hrs ago | Examiner.com

All proceeds at RA Sushi go to kids' charity May 26-June 1, 2013

Chicago's RA Sushi locations will host a ninth annual "Nicky's Week" fundraiser Sunday, May 26, through Saturday, June 1, for kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases at St.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Man rides Chicago Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, shatters world record

CHICAGO - A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

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Daily Herald

Why help DePaul, but not Wrigley?

Let me see if I understand this. The city of Chicago refuses to give the Chicago Cubs a single dollar of taxpayer money - which I agree with - to rebuild Wrigley Field, the third largest tourist attraction in the state of Illinois and the host of 81 games annually.

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Digital Post Production

Wicked Tickets Go On Sale for the Touring Version of the Award...

Wicked tickets for the award winning musical at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis go on sale today for performances starting September 18 with a run ending October 27.

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Globe and Mail

Dear Mr. President: You need to put Logan Square on your radar

I know that whenever you come back to Chicago for fundraisers or press conferences you typically high-tail it down to your house in Hyde Park.

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Business Journal

ChooseChicago chooses Desiree Rogers - a vision in yellow

He's tapped socialite/businesswoman Desiree Rogers to head up the board of directors of ChooseChicago, the city's tourism and convention development arm.

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Experience Chicago

Chicago by Bike

With miles of bike paths along Lake Michigan, beautiful park trails, and eclectic neighborhoods, Chicago is an eco-conscious and bike friendly town.

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Daily Herald

Amtrak chugging away at expansion, high-speed rail

It's a sultry day in Naperville, and the heat bounces off the station platform concrete.

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The News-Gazette

Getting Personal: Barbara McFadden Allen

Each week, we offer an email Q&A with a local personality. Today, Paul Wood chats with 54-year-old Champaign resident Barbara McFadden Allen, the executive director of the academic consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago.

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The Miami Herald

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

In this June 13, 2012 photo, visitors ride on the Ferris Wheel and Wave Swinger at Chicago's nearly century-old Navy Pier.

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The Beaumont Enterprise

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

In this June 13, 2012 photo, visitors ride on the Ferris Wheel and Wave Swinger at Chicago's nearly century-old Navy Pier.

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Star-Telegram.com

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Boston.com

US aviation failing? We've screwed ourselves

Our airports are terrible, and our airlines find it harder and harder to compete.

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NBC Dallas

Amtrak Train Derails in Chicago, Leads to Delays, Cancellations

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.

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NBC Chicago

Amtrak Train Derails Near Union Station

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Northwestern University

Northwestern Films in June

The popular "Rare Baseball Films" screening returns to Northwestern University June 14, for the ninth consecutive year.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Chicago Sun-Times

Kanye West's hatred of paparazzi strains his love for Kim Kardashian

Could the pressures of pending parenthood, nonstop media attention and juggling major career duties with a romantic relationship be taking a toll on That's what some folks close to the high-profile couple are gossiping about.

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