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Chicago
City Overview
Population After experiencing a few decades of moderate decline, Chicago's 2000 population grew to over 2.8 million. The Chicagoland area boasts close to ten million people.
Airports O'Hare is one of the world's busiest airports. Some 17 miles northwest of the Loop, it features six terminals, is self-sustaining, and employs more than 50,000 people. Midway, southwest of downtown, is one of the country's premier point-to-point airports. CTA train lines connect both airports to the Loop, and cab rides from either cost between $35 and $50.
Transportation
Chicago is definitely a public transport kind of town. The signature way to get from A to B is the rail service operated by the CTA. Dubbed the El, the system is both inexpensive ($2 single rides) and reliable. Its seven lines are color-coded on all CTA maps. The CTA also offers bus service (fares begin at $2).
Taxis are another alternative, and most offer 24-hour service and accept credit cards. Ace Cab 773-381-8000 American United Cab 3155 N Clybourn Ave 773-248-7600 Checker Taxi 845 W Washington Blvd 312-243-2537 City Service Cabs 2601 W Peterson Ave 773-907-0909 Flash Cab 4717 N Clark St 773-561-1444 Metro Jet Cab 4554 N Broadway St 773-784-5669 Sun Taxi 4001 W Devon Ave 773-736-3399 Yellow Cab Company 1730 S Indiana Ave 312-829-4222
News Resources
The main print sources for local, national, and international news are the Chicago Tribune and Chicago sun Times. The weekly Chicago Reader highlights arts and culture.
Conventions & Tourism If this is your first trip, Chicago's wealth of diversions can be overwhelming. Check with the Convention and Tourism Bureau (www.chicago.il.org), 312-201-8847 or 877-244-2246, to get advice and literature. The city offers two visitor information centers and one information kiosk:
Chicago Cultural Center
77 E Randolph
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Chicago Water Works
163 E Pearson
Daily 7:30am-7pm
Sears Mall Store
Information Kiosk
2 N State
Tipping Standards In Chicago, a 15% tip is standard for a waiter or waitress; groups are sometimes charged an automatic 18% gratuity. Bartenders usually get $1 per cocktail. Coat-check clerks should be tipped about $1 per garment.
Bellhops and porters should get about $1 per piece of luggage, and maids in more sophisticated hotels rate $1 or more per day of service. Depending on the type and quality of assistance, concierges generally receive between $5 and $15 dollars.
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