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The Zimmermans “The Last Waltz”

Rock your socks off at the spectacular The Zimmermans: Tribute to “The Last Waltz” concert at Fitzgerald’s Night Club November 11, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! It is hard to believe that one of the most famous concerts of all time, The Band’s The Last Waltz, […]

Illumination Holiday Lights

Bring the family to the Morton Arboretum’s festival of lights, “Illumination,” November 18 through January 2, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! Families across the Midwest annually visit the Morton Arboretum’s fabulous holiday light show, “Illumination.” The event is out of doors (of course!), so dress accordingly! […]

Ringling Brothers Circus

Bring the entire family to see the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus “Out of This World” at Chicago’s United Center November 17-27, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus “Out of This World” returns to the United Center for thrills, […]

Wonderful Town

Bring the family to see the Goodman Theatre’s production of the Broadway hit “Wonderful Town” through October 16, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The pedigree of “Wonderful Town” is unsurpassed. With a score by the great Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, this […]

Chicago Marathon

Put on your fancy athletic shoes and run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 9, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host several thousand runners from all fifty states and many countries, and have start times for professionals, […]

John Mellencamp

Bring a date to see John Mellencamp with Carlene Carter at the Chicago Theatre October 25, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! John Mellencamp has enjoyed a long and storied career as a singer/songwriter of American Roots music. His 1980s hits include “Jack and Diane,” “Hurts So […]

Cher in Concert

Share a Cher concert with the family at Chicago’s United Center October 24, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! Cher has become as American as apple pie. She has been hoofing and goofing and acting and singing for five decades. Cherilyn Sarkisian started out as one half […]

Hamburger Hop and the Tao of Tacos

Hop, skip and jump to the Hamburger Hop September 23 and the Tao of Tacos September 24 at the Harris Theater Rooftop, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! The Hamburger Hop is a burger showdown featuring top chefs from Chicago! And if that’s not enough, enjoy premium […]

Smokey Joe’s Cafe at Drury Lane Theatre

Bring the family to see “Smokey Joe’s Café,” at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook September 1-October 23, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside! “Smokey Joe’s Café” is the longest running musical revue on Broadway. The show celebrates the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. If […]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Baby, if you were born to drive, come to Chicago’s United Center to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band September 28, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago at Hillside! Yes, the Boss, Bruce Springsteen and those lovable lads the E Street Band will rock you to next Thursday. […]