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Meeting the real Abraham Lincoln

March 28, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Abraham Lincoln is perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable leaders in American history. But, do we really know Lincoln?

Party here this St. Patrick’s Day

March 9, 2016 The Travel Trolley

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. That means it’s time to dye beers and rivers green.

Discussion continues over location of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Discussion continues about the precise location of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is expected to open in 2019 or 2020.

Historic Hotels of America adds 22 new members

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Historic Hotels of America recently welcomed 22 historic hotels into membership in 2015.

A view of the John Hancock Center, left, on Jan. 16, 2016.

Take in the Second City from atop the John Hancock Center

January 19, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The observatory near the top of the John Hancock Center, now known as 360 CHICAGO, is one of the most popular attractions in the Second City, giving visitors stunning vistas of the bustling city below.

This city is the worst when it comes to bed bugs

January 14, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Orkin ranked Chicago tops in its annual Top 50 Bed Bug Cities. It marks the fourth year in a row The Windy City has led the way.

Rare: 10 places where you can meet one of the greatest presidents in American history

November 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There will probably never be another president like Abraham Lincoln.

AirTran cutting operations at five airports

November 14, 2011 The Travel Trolley

AirTran Airways said it is cutting its operations at five airports nationwide, saying it can no longer afford to support serving the destinations.