Right on cue, Labor Day weekend saw temperatures drop about 20 degrees from recent weeks.   What better way to enjoy these refreshing cooler days than a nice walking tour of Chicago's iconic drawbridges over the Chicago River?  Beginning in September, visitors can go on two Saturday tours which coincide with "drawbridge season," when boaters begin taking their boats from Lake Michigan, up the river into winter storage.           photo courtesy of AntoniO BovinO (Creative Commons)   8:45am - The Meet The Bridge Lift Tour takes place on  Saturdays in September and continues into October. The tour costs is $10 and lasts approximately 75 minutes.   photo courtesy of jatherton (Creative Commons)   10:00am - The Loop Bridges Walking Tour take place each Saturday in September*.  This tour is $... 09/06/2011

Every year, Chicago hosts many entertainment and recreational events along the lakefront.  One of the most popular is "Bike The Drive."  During Bike The Drive, Lake Shore Drive is closed to automobile traffic and turned into a bicyclist's paradise. Cyclists will gather either just north of Millennium Park on Randolph or just south of Grant Park at Roosevelt and wait to be escorted onto the Drive after all vehicular traffic has been cleared.  This year's Bike The Drive will take place on Sunday, May 30th. Bring the entire family and begin the day with a pancake breakfast.  After your ride, enjoy an activity filled post-ride festival. Full details can be found on the BikeThe Drive website.  Registration is open until May 29th.  The cost is $45 and proceeds benefit Active Transportation Al... 05/25/2010

Illinois, Chicago August 10th To support our local Chicagoland  Real Estate Agent  and family click here The Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day will begin with Opening Ceremonies on August 10th and conclude with Closing Ceremonies on August 12th.Please note that the exact route is still being finalized and subject to change. Developing the ideal course that will provide for a safe and scenic weekend is a long process, involving the cooperation of many jurisdictions.Note: Crew registration for the Chicago 3-Day has reached capacity and is now closed. We are still recruiting qualified health services professionals to join our Medical and Sport Medicine teams. To register for one of these Health Services Crew teams, please contact Jill Wu, Crew & Volunteer Coordinator, at 800.996.3DAY x. 958.Only... 06/05/2007

State provides safety tips for families visiting amusement parks, street festivals and carnivals this summer Illinois Department of Labor conducts safety inspections to ensure rides and attractions are safe for families expected during the Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the summer  CHICAGO -- With summer just around the corner and millions of people expected to make their way to popular amusement parks, festivals, street fairs and carnivals across Illinois, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is offering families tips on how to stay safe while enjoying amusement rides and attractions.  IDOL inspects rides that are open to the public - before they are permitted to operate - to ensure that families are safe.  "As families head to carnivals and enjoy amusement rides and attraction... 05/28/2007