This easy-to-follow, down-to-earth guide is the key to planning and enjoying a terrific trip to the Windy City. With Chicago for Dummies in hand, you"ll know how to get Cubs tickets, where the best jazz clubs are and which spiffy new hotels have opened recently. With accommodations and dining choices for a range of budgets and tastes, you"re sure to find something that suits you, from a deep-dish pizza dinner at Gino"s East to cocktails at the hottest spots in town. Our authors include all of the newest additions to Chicago, like the new Chicago Winter Break, a three-month long winter celebration featuring all kinds of blockbuster events and discounts at hotels and restaurants. Chicago for Dummies makes planning a trip to this fabulous city a snap!