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Culture Club with Boy George

Say “oh boy” to Boy George as the Culture Club appears at the Chicago Theatre July 22, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! Yes, those Brit rascals from the 80s, Culture Club with Boy George, have reunited and are starting a US and Canada tour! Once upon […]

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Come by jet (or car) to see Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion on Chicago’s Northerly Island July 19, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! In the late 70s, Joan Jett soloed with several notable artists including Paul Cook and Steve Jones of the […]

International Festival of Life

Bring the whole family to the International Festival of Life July 1-4, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The International Festival of Life features music, food, arts and crafts, sports and much more! Hear Reggae and other world music, including Caribbean, African, Latin American and American! Enjoy […]

American Music Festival

Celebrate the holiday at the American Music Festival at Fitzgerald’s Night Club June 30-July 3, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The American Music Festival brings together forty plus bands on three stages, and serves up Cajun food and barbeque! Not to mention, there is beer! The […]

Printers Row Lit Fest

Story lovers should head to the Printers Row Lit Fest June 11-12, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest outdoor literary event in the Midwest, drawing over 150,000 people! Here are some highlights of the event: Columnist John Kass; “Gilead” […]

Selena Gomez at the United Center

Bring your young teen and tween “Selenator’s” to see pop star Selena Gomez at Chicago’s United Center June 25, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! Justin Bieber’s ex squeeze, and Taylor Swift’s workout partner, Selena Gomez’s tour is introducing songs from her new album “Revival.” She describes […]

Pilsen Food Truck Social

Sate your family’s hunger with goodies at the Pilsen Food Truck Social June 11-12 in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Pilsen Food Truck Social brings together over twenty-five food trucks offering cuisine of Chicago! A $20 ticket allows diners to sample ample […]

Chicago Blues Festival

Bring the family to the Chicago Blues Festival June 10-12 in Grant Park, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Chicago Blues Festival is famous worldwide! And it’s free! Half a million of your best friends are expected for this year’s version, being held on five stages […]

Brookfield Zoo’s Mother’s Day Champaign Brunch

Stuff your mom and the rest of the family at the Brookfield Zoo’s Mother’s Day Champaign Brunch May 8, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! Here’s the plan: Attend the 11 a.m. brunch sitting and walk off those calories at the zoo! Or come to the 1:30 […]

Paul Berrere & Fred Tackett and the New Orleans Suspects

Romp and stomp your way to Fitzgerald’s Night Club for a night of New Orleans music as Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett and the New Orleans Suspects appear May 13, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! This three set concert will get your feet and hands tapping […]