Chicago is one-of-a-kind, offering a gorgeous sense that you’re in a big city, but still somewhere in the mid-west.  The mid-western sensibility isn’t only from the extremely cold winters that could make a polar bear edgy, but from the atmosphere and ambiance.  There’s a sense of history here, of ties that bind, and walking down any street in nearly any neighborhood reveals layers and layers of human memory in the concrete and the dirt.  Those who come from Chicago are rather fiercely loyal to the place, and everyone has some fond memories.  Those who haven’t ever visited are usually very impressed, and some are so impressed that they decide to stay.

Coming to Chicago for business, or pleasure, is always a positive thing.  You can find excellent hotels by clicking here, and there are a number of other pleasant distractions that may convince you it would be a nice place to live.  Or at least to visit again.  For evening to late-night fun, there are a myriad of possibilities.  The town seems to really live for the night, and although the days are buzzing, the nights are simply hopping.  If your tastes run toward pubs and hot tunes, then you just might become a fan of Durty Nellie’s.

In Palatine, this suburban bar is a place that starts to look like heaven to those who love pubs in general.  They have an excellent and rather extensive offering of stouts, pilsners, and ales, and there is also an excellent food menu.  This is a great place to go to grab a pint and a bite before seeing a show.  It’s also a great place to see shows.  They have a great line-up of music here, having hosted bands like Big Head Todd and the Violent Femmes, and also highlight other kinds of music, too, like country.  This is also a good place to go after the show is over, and it might sometimes make sense to just decide not to leave.

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