Chicago, Chicago!

Tourism up in Chicago last year. Tribune:

"Millennium Park has elevated Chicago's profile worldwide," said Dorothy Coyle, director of the Chicago Office of Tourism.

But us locals can play tourist too. Gospel Music at the park this weekend. Here's the site.

If you haven't yet been to "the bean", the Cloud Gate is stunning.

Ravinia is opening, and next week there are no admission fees at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Shedd Aquarium (as a bonus, the cafeteria and restaurant have one of the best views of Chicago)

The Silk Road Chicago has a unique series of events this summer.

And there's always baseball. Take your pick.