A Weekend in Chicago

If you are heading to Chicago for the weekend, don’t miss out on the latest hot spots. Whether you are looking to indulge in a day of shopping or you want to hit the late night clubs, it’s all at your disposal in Chi-town. When hanging out in Chicago, here are some things you should check out.

All Day
Chicago is a shopping Mecca that features not only unique shops, but also is home to very reasonable prices. Whether you are looking for clothes, shoes, jewelry or accessories, you can find the latest and greatest in Chicago. One place you should hit up is A.Okay Official, if you are looking for urban streetwear. Located on the northside, this boutique store contains fresh fashions, local urban art, custom kicks, designer toys and much more. On the weekends, live artists and DJ’s are laying down their rhythm in the store. Visit aokayofficial.com for more info.

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An Evening Out
Though they aren’t Jordan’s Bulls, the young Chicago team is still worth a look. While in Chicago, head to the United Center to catch Ben Gordon, Derrick Rose and the rest of the Bulls squad as they try to make a statement in today’s NBA. Bulls tickets start at only ten bucks to get you in the door, or you can drop a few hundred for floors seats.

Late Night
Club 720 is one of Chicago’s hottest clubs. The good-looking crowd hangs out all night while the DJs spin just about everything including hip hop, R&B, reggae, salsa and house. There’s also live music nightly. The club features five floors and serves top-shelf drinks. The first floor is a cabaret lounge. On the second, you will find a large pool and game area, while the third level is the large dance floor. The top floor, dubbed the “Cityscape Show Lounge,” has a view of the dance floor below as well as Chicago skyline. Where’s the fifth floor? It’s down below with seven underground “Catacombs,” sexy style and more dancing. Keep in mind, this place gets packed. So if you’ve got the cash, email ahead and reserve a VIP spot. Club 720 is open ’til 4:00 a.m. most of the week and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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