Hi everyone,

Thanks for responding. I knew I could count on my friends from Pet Talk to help me I am going to this city called Bensenville which I guess is within an hour from Chicago (but if you know any different please let me know) and I am renting a car but I think I might have to go to Chicago at least once while I am there, otherwise, what a waist of a potential good time

All of the places that were mentioned were great, right up my alley. I will try to spend one day after work "Challenging my sence of direction" and get to Chicago. This will be my first trip alone without someone who is great with directions so I'll have to pay attention to the road signs but if you all think it's not too hard to get around in then I just might try it. Think I'll at least get to the aquarium, the art museum and get to one of the restauraunts there.

Thanks everyone you are all great!