"If you are in the Loop, go see Larry for a shoe shine. He provides a fantastic shine and simply works for tips. You can't beat that!"
"Get discount tickets to Broadway shows, the day of. When I lived in New York, I saw 13 shows in 6 months. People wait all day, but sometimes 30 minutes before the show, the line may disappear :)"
"The original NYC Steak House located over the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn. The steaks are amazing, ordered based on number of people not the cut of steak. Also, try the tomato & onion salad!"
"Summer co-ed volleyball has started up on Wed night. There is great people watching, even though the weather has been pretty inconsistent, which is par for the course in Chicago at this time of year."
"Classic IRISH pub in Chicago - Tuesday nights provide good times with karaoke / wing specials / a fun coed crowd. Additionally, there are daily drink and food specials everyday! on Tuesday night"
"Been years since I rode in the coal mine or in the submarine. I would love to take someone who never has been to this extremely impressive and interactive museum located in the heart of Hyde Park."