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About Chicago

Chicago has it all. History. Style. Culture. A thriving nightlife, world-class museums, fascinating shops, and five-star restaurants. It's the birthplace of skyscrapers, and its towering skyline boasts the 110-story Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). Its downtown "Loop" serves as the headquarters for major US companies and commodity markets. In short, Chicago has elevated rails and underground clubs; it's got zoos and blues. Even the sports are legendary.

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Facts & Fundamentals After experiencing a few decades of moderate decline, Chicago's 2000 population grew to over 2.8 million. The Chicagoland area boasts close to ten million people.

Holidays & Business Hours Many offices and businesses close or have truncated hours on state and federal holidays. Policies vary, but these are generally observed:

January 1	New Year's Day
Third Monday in January	Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February	Presidents Day
Date varies	Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Last Monday in May	Memorial Day
July 4	Independence Day
First Monday in September	Labor Day
Second Monday in October	Columbus Day
November 11	Veterans Day
Tuesday after the First Monday in November	Election Day
Fourth Thursday in November	Thanksgiving Day
December 25	Christmas

Coming & Going O'Hare is one of the world's busiest airports. Some 17 miles northwest of the Loop, it features six terminals, is self-sustaining, and employs more than 50,000 people. Midway, southwest of downtown, is one of the country's premier point-to-point airports. CTA train lines connect both airports to the Loop, and cab rides from either cost between $35 and $50.

Making Your Way Chicago is definitely a public transport kind of town. The signature way to get from A to B is the rail service operated by the CTA. Dubbed the El, the system is both inexpensive ($2 single rides) and reliable. Its seven lines are color-coded on all CTA maps. The CTA also offers bus service (fares begin at $2). Taxis are another alternative, and most offer 24-hour service and accept credit cards. Ace Cab 773-381-8000 American United Cab 3155 N Clybourn Ave 773-248-7600 Checker Taxi 845 W Washington Blvd 312-243-2537 City Service Cabs 2601 W Peterson Ave 773-907-0909 Flash Cab 4717 N Clark St 773-561-1444 Metro Jet Cab 4554 N Broadway St 773-784-5669 Sun Taxi 4001 W Devon Ave 773-736-3399 Yellow Cab Company 1730 S Indiana Ave 312-829-4222

News & Views The main print sources for local, national, and international news are the Chicago Tribune and Chicago sun Times. The weekly Chicago Reader highlights arts and culture.

Quirks & Curiosities Chicago's streets are laid out in a clear grid, and the Chicago River divides the city into the North Side, West Side, and South Side. State Street is the dividing point for east-west addresses, and Madison Street is the divider for north-south addresses. Other main thoroughfares include North Michigan Avenue, known as the Magnificent Mile, and Lakeshore Drive.

Getting Your Bearings If this is your first trip, Chicago's wealth of diversions can be overwhelming. Check with the Convention and Tourism Bureau (www.chicago.il.org), 312-201-8847 or 877-244-2246, to get advice and literature. The city offers two visitor information centers and one information kiosk: Chicago Cultural Center 77 E Randolph Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm Chicago Water Works 163 E Pearson Daily 7:30am-7pm Sears Mall Store Information Kiosk 2 N State

Necessities - Post Offices Postal drop-boxes are easy to find, but if you need further help from the USPS, visit these convenient branches: Cardiss Collins Postal Store Main Branch 433 W Harrison 312-983-8182 Daily 24 hours Midwest Station 2419 W Monroe St 312-243-2560 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm Wacker Drive Postal Store 233 S Wacker 312-876-1024 Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm Federal Center Plaza/Loop Station 211 S Clark 312-427-0016 Mon-Fri 7am-6pm James R. Thompson Center 100 W Randolph 312-263-2686 Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm Haymarket Postal Store 168 N Clinton 312-906-8557 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Pilsen 1859 S Ashland 312-733-4750 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm Ontario Street Postal Store 227 E Ontario St 312-642-3576 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Uptown Station 4850 N Broadway 773-561-4451 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm

Common Courtesies In Chicago, a 15% tip is standard for a waiter or waitress; groups are sometimes charged an automatic 18% gratuity. Bartenders usually get $1 per cocktail. Coat-check clerks should be tipped about $1 per garment. Bellhops and porters should get about $1 per piece of luggage, and maids in more sophisticated hotels rate $1 or more per day of service. Depending on the type and quality of assistance, concierges generally receive between $5 and $15 dollars.

Weather Opinions vary, but Chicago experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are relatively mild (the low teens to mid-40s). Summers are great for baseball, as temperatures range from the 50s to the low 90s. Spring and autumn (between the 30s and mid-50s) are the best times to visit.