I've been travelling a lot lately with horrific stories to tell about cancelled flights, lost luggage, etc.
I'll spare you that and instead tell you about something cheerier.
Once again I was keeping an eagle eye 
on the luggage carrousel at OHare when I spied a hopeful sign right there in the middle, indicating that a group called Chicago Greeters is on the job to help visitors. The Chicago Office of Tourism sponsors this free service which offers two to four hour visits to various neighborhoods.
Many volunteer greeters have expertise in particular neighborhoods or field of interest and the group asks that you or your visitor fill out an online form to enable them to give you the best match for your request. You may include 1-6 people per visit.
Check out their website, www.chicagogreeter.com and do the following: click on "Greeter Visitor Registration" in the right hand column; then click on the purple oval that says "Visitor Registration Click Here". (shortcuts for info).
There is also a last minute weekend visit available. Click on "InstaGreeter", also in the right hand column. As you know, Chicago loves visitors and this is a swell way to connect.
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