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| Finding a niche in Chicago | 3/17/2006 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am a singer/songwriter currently living in Des Moines, Iowa, and I plan to move to Chicago in the ...
A: Danyelle, The three neighborhoods you pick all make sense with your lifestyle, cultural ...
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| re: area surronding AMTRAK station ? Chicago | 1/25/2006 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: Jan 25, 06 Dear Sharon. Greetings! Was wondering if there is 'anything to do' in close proximity ...
A: Elmer, The Amtrak station is located in downtown Chicago and if you have a lengthy layover there, ...
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| How many States in the U.S.A.? | 11/29/2005 | Patty O. |
Q: Are there 50 or 52 states in the U.S.A.? (sorry, i'm australian!)
A: The U.S. has 50 states. 48 are in the contiguous U.S., Alaska is "separated" by a slice of Canada ...
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| Moving to Chicago | 11/19/2005 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am a 23yr old who is looking to move to Chicago. I currently am employed at a high-end resort and ...
A: Sorry, but this question is a little too broad to delve into...there are dozens of neighborhoods, ...
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| Recommends for Chicago | 11/5/2005 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am considering a move to Chicago from NYC for work. I am single female in 40's and would be ...
A: I'm not sure what "reasonably-priced" means to you, but if you're moving from NYC, you may be able ...
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| moving to Chicago | 11/1/2005 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am currently thinking about relocating to Chicago for a short 3 month period once the new year ...
A: Emelia, I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice as I'm not familiar with the neighborhoods right ...
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| Artist Considering Move to Chicago | 10/31/2005 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer considering a move to the windy city. What is an ...
A: Seth. If you're looking for an interesting, connected, urban neighborhood, rather than one further ...
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| A Place to stay near I I T | 4/12/2005 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: Our son starts school this fall at Illinois Institute of Technology located at 35th & State in ...
A: Sue. Well, your research was accurate. The Ramada on Lake Shore Drive near Hyde Park is the closest ...
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| holiday | 6/29/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: My fiancee and i are looking to come to chicago next year but we need to find some cheap but nice ...
A: Ben. I'm sorry...I'm not familiar with most of the Chicago suburbs and don't even know where ...
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| chi-town | 6/25/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: what are some things a first time visitor to downtown chicago HAS to see/visit/experience/do? ...
A: Tim. There are dozens of things (!), but here are a few to start with. General touring... --Take ...
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| RESIDENTIAL STREET MEASUREMENT | 4/23/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: HOW LONG IS A GENERAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCK IN "FEET" MEASUREMENT? PLEASE LET MK KNOW AND THANKS!
A: Maria, In Chicago, there are usually 8 blocks to a mile. If there are 5,280 feet in a mile, that's ...
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| Illinois taxes | 4/9/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: We were in an olive garden the other day and they charged tax on our cocktails at the bar. Isnt that ...
A: Mary, It doesn't sound right if it was at the bar, but I don't really know the finer points of this ...
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| Parking near Union Station | 3/21/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I will be driving to Chicago. Finding LaSalle Street and Union Station will not be a problem, but I ...
A: Chuck, The Chicago Amtrak station number is 312/655-2101. Sorry I can't help you with the parking ...
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| Trying to locate Sharon Woodhouse | 2/26/2004 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am with the Illinois State Library/Illinois Center for the Book. We are preparing a directory of ...
A: What is the correct address and phone number where the general public may contact you? Sharon ...
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| Chicago Travel and my favorite movie.. | 2/1/2003 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am going to go to Chicago during Spring Break. Before I go, I want to know the background of the ...
A: Sunny, Most of "Home Alone" was shot in the suburbs of Chicago and at the American Airline terminal ...
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| Amtrak Station In Chicago | 3/25/2002 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: Coming in to Chicago from NY, what train station does the Amtrak pull into ... haven't been in ...
A: Mike, All Amtrak trains end in Union Station. I'm not even sure what LaSalle St. station is...but ...
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| Chicago | 1/19/2002 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I will be taking a train trip in the begining of June, and there is a 4 1/2 hour layover in Chicago. ...
A: First, Union Station is not in a bad part of town--it is on the Western edge of downtown Chicago. ...
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| Chucago:food | 7/21/2001 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: again. I wrote you earlier about getting to/from the airport and also about tours. Your answer ...
A: Kathy, The blue line (O'Hare) and the orange line (Midway)are subway/el trains with final stations ...
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| Seasonal rental | 6/6/2001 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I have a two flat with a garden apartment in the heart of Lincoln Square, walking distance to ...
A: Emmy, I don't know if there is a Web site specifically for apartment renters in your situation, but ...
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| Chicago Parking Advise | 6/5/2001 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am going to Chicago this weekend. I live in Indianapolis. I would like to drive to a safe Chicago ...
A: Nathan, I am not very familiar with Chicago's South Surburbs, but I would recommend the affluent ...
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| Springfield, IL - how much on Abe? | 5/25/2001 | Patty O. |
Q: I'm interested in learning more about Abraham Lincoln and am thinking of stopping in Springfield, ...
A: I would recommend the Lincoln Home, which takes less than an hour to tour, and the Lincoln Tomb, ...
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| lodging | 2/8/2001 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: I am an expert for Arkansas. I may have more questions later, but most pertinent to me now is ...
A: The only thing I know about the hotels you mention (both are rather new) is that they're very nice. ...
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| Psychics | 11/29/2000 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: This is going to sound kind of strange, but a couple of friends and I thought it would be fun to go ...
A: Lara, As far as I know, there is no one psychic/tarot reader known citywide for her/his skills. ...
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| budget hotel in Chicago | 9/21/2000 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: Woodhouse, I would be very grateful if you could suggest me some very cheep hotel (or B&B) ...
A: I've put the entire lodging chapter from my Chicago budget guide on the Internet at: ...
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| hotel locations | 7/18/2000 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: Are there any nice hotels close to the Chicago Theater downtown? If there are, would there be a ...
A: Dan, There are probably only nice hotels downtown and near the Chicago Theater. There would be no ...
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| Moving to Chicago | 5/11/2000 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: My son will be doing his residency at University of Illionis Chicago Hospital. My husband & son will ...
A: Wendy, Lincoln Park is one of the most expensive Near North Side neighborhoods in Chicago to live ...
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| Chicago vacation | 3/30/2000 | Sharon Woodhouse |
Q: We are planning a June vacation to Chicago (from Iowa) and would like to stay in a lakefront ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response. I've been out of work sick, and, thus, not near my computer. If the ...
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