Here’s what to expect:
Pretours in Chicago (registration forms available by April 15)

1. Monday, Aug. 23: Taste of the Neighborhood Tour #1: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning with a tour of Wrigley Field Park, home of the Chicago Cubs, then to three multi-ethnic neighborhoods: Uptown, Andersonville, and Lincoln Square where unique shopping experiences abound. Two restaurant stops for Mexican and Vietnamese tastings. Cost $85.00

2. Tuesday, Aug. 24  Taste of the Neighborhood #2: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy Greektown food, then visit Jane Addam’s Hull House. Shopping in Chinatown before a snack in Little Italy and the world famous National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen. Cost $65.00

Chinatown Gate`

3. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A custom trolley tour of “Obamaland” with lunch at one of President Obama’s favorite  restaurants. Stop by the Chicago Cultural Center for a look at its stunning stained-glass domes and sparkling mosaics, then a stroll through Millennium Park, and a behind the scenes tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. End your day shopping on Michigan Avenue and State Street or head back to the Union League Club. Cost $85.00

Chicago's Art Institute

Please note that times and stops are subject to last minute changes.

And, optional low-cost (most less than $25) or free late afternoon/evening activities Monday-Wednesday and on Thursday morning, depending on interest

• Walking tour of beginning of Rt. 66 in the Loop.  
• Willis Tower Skydeck tour  
• Architectural River Cruise
• White Sox Night Game: Go as a group the Chicago way -- on the el  -- to U.S. Cellular Field  for a 7:10 p.m. game.  
• Theater date: either Billy Elliott or  Shrek the Musical
• Guided tour of the famous art collection at the Union League Club