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Read more about the article Chicago Illinois Great Attractions

Chicago Illinois Great Attractions

  • Post published:September 29, 2019
  • Post last modified:June 8, 2020

The river runs backward! In 1887, pollution threatened Lake Michigan from sewage and other discharges dumped into the Chicago River. The Illinois legislature created legislation to reverse the flow. Formerly,…

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Museum of Science and Industry

  • Post published:September 26, 2019
  • Post last modified:June 8, 2020

Farming in Chicago? The Museum of Science and Industry has a section dedicated to agriculture and how the equipment and methods have evolved. Great museum. This one is another must-see…

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Chicago Architecture Cruise

  • Post published:September 22, 2019
  • Post last modified:January 31, 2021

Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not cause the Chicago fire of 1871! The Driveby Tourist doesn't know if everyone has heard the cow story. To explain, Mrs. O'Leary's cow story lives…

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Millennium Park Bean Chicago

  • Post published:September 8, 2019
  • Post last modified:June 8, 2020

We saw "The Bean"! But, officially the Bean is named Cloud Gate. You've likely seen it if you've seen a few promotional pictures of Chicago. Even though the artist initially…

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Wrigley Field Chicago Illinois

  • Post published:September 8, 2019
  • Post last modified:June 8, 2020

The Friendly Confines! Yes, that's a nickname for Wrigley Field Chicago Illinois. Of course, The Driveby Tourist and his wife had a great time at the game. Unquestionably, Wrigley is…

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