Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 25, 2008
Learning new things in the Windy City
Our second family weekend trip to Chicago has taught me a few things I didn't know about the Windy City.
Tags: Chicago, Navy Pier, Hotel Burnham, Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park

Sports - Aug. 1, 2008
Cubs fans aren't just cocky, they're defensive, too
I've gotten a surprising amount of hate mail over the last days. Not surprisingly, it's all from Cubs fans. Here's the best of the best.
Tags: cubs, chicago

Sports - July 30, 2008
I hate Cubs fans
There's a right way and a wrong way to root for your team in an opponent's stadium. I speak from experience, having seen the Brewers play on the road several times.
Tags: cubs, chicago

Marketplace - July 16, 2008
It's still Miller Time, Milwaukee
Sure, I'm ever the optimist. But, given the role that Chicagoland plays in Southeastern Wisconsin's economy, having the new MillerCoors HG in Chicago while adding production and brewing capacity in Milwaukee isn't all that bad.
Tags: MillerCoors, Miller, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, incentives, development

Marketplace - July 16, 2008
Barrett reacts to MillerCoors move
Milwakee Mayor Tom Barrett released a statement Tuesday night regarding MillerCoors' relocation to Chicago. His comments were mixed, unlike the mostly upbeat statement by Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
Tags: millercoors, chicago, tom barrett

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 23, 2008
Making a Quick Study of Milwaukee
I grew up all over the Midwest, but met my best friend three weeks into my stay at Millikin University in Decatur, Il. She returned to Decatur after making her world tour of jobs and experiences and is tending her beautiful family there. Recently, they launched an annual family vacation experienc...
Tags: Milwaukee, Chicago, destinations, tourism, image

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 7, 2008
A Romantic Weekend in the Windy City
This past weekend marked my 8th wedding anniversary, and we thought long and hard how to celebrate. In the past we've always tried obvious romatic spots (Bermuda, Sundara Spa, etc.) however this year because of limited time to getaway, we opted for a trip to Chicago. A getaway to Chicago may be o...
Tags: chicago, anniversary, romantic, conrad, blackbird, nordstrom, spa

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 6, 2008
TPS 13: Travel to Chicago and Eat Here
Hello to all out there in readerville. As my devoted readers know (From reading my first blog) I spend every other weekend in Chicago visiting my lovely girlfriend. She and I have really developed a love for going out to eat which is easily satisfied in a city the size of Chicago. Thankfully, she...
Tags: Dining, Travel, Chicago

Sports - March 25, 2008
Chicago Slaughter 64, Milwaukee Bonecrushers 41 (Friday March 21st)
What a weekend! Sorry this is a late message but last week along with the weekend was nuts. Lots to talk about so here we go:The home opener... well first things first, Chicago came in and beat the Bonecrushers 64-41. The Slaughter needed to prove a point in this league and they made their statem...
Tags: indoor, football, bonecrushers, milwaukee, u.s. cellular arena, downtown, sports, chicago