Our first...and certainly not last visit to this fabulous city.We went there for a family function and was able to visit with cousins whom I have either never met or not seen since my childhood(and I'm an old bugger now!) as well as my last remaining uncle on my fathers side.It was wonderful.After the family festivities we were able to spend the last few days seeing a slice of Chicago....so much though that we didn't see so we have an excuse to go back.Absolutely loved the people and sights of this city.
Our visit coincided with the 2012 NATO G8 Summit so getting around the weekend we arrived was very much a challenge but sure made for an interesting first glimpse of the city.
The one down note to this trip was that my camera quit working(shutter) right after we got there so I had to make do with either my iPhone or my wife's small point and shoot camera.Another excuse to go back I guess.
Two things really impressed me about Chicago....the cleanliness of the city and all the dedicated green space.