Tag Archives: Cubs

Baseball in our Back Yard

The Old Chicago Inn is one of the closest lodging facilities to historic Wrigley Field, which is almost like having Baseball in our backyard.  Each season the neighborhood buzzes with the energy and excitement of the ball park. Last week’s opening week activities were no exception.   We were delighted  to see some returning guests for [...]

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Love Caroling at Christmas? Here’s where to sing this week in Lakeview

One of Chicago’s most beloved, and campy, holiday traditions happens this week right here in the Lakeview neighborhood.  And if you love to sing you’ll love this tradition.    The beautifully restored Music Box Theater, dating back to 1929, and located at  3733 N. Southport Avenue, is home to the “28th Annual Christmas Show.”    The week [...]

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The Yankees are Coming!

The New York Yankees that is. It’s been eight years since the Cubs hosted the Yankees for inter-league play at Wrigley Field. When the Yankees visited the Cubs in 2003, the two teams had not met in over 60 years, and the series was greeted with great fanfare. And at the Old Chicago Inn we [...]

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