As details come to light on the Chicago get together, I will post them here. Remember all the events are optional, it would be great if you can make it, but if you can't hopefully you can make it to another.

So this is what we have so far (remembering that this is early days and everything is subject to change till we work it out)

DATE:
Friday 28th (pm) to Sunday 30th December 2007

HOTEL (optional):
Chicago Marriott Hotel
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/ (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/)

DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT (girls night out):
Cafe Iberico Chicago (may be subject to change-depending on reservation availability)
http://www.cafeiberico.com/menu.html (http://www.cafeiberico.com/menu.html)

SATURDAY (family events):
At this stage looking at (subject to change)

Morning: Childrens Museum
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

Lunch:

Afternoon: Navy Pier
www.navypier.com (http://www.navypier.com)

SUNDAY (family events):

Shedd Aquarium

Wow--sounds like a great time! My parents aren't that far from Chicago (half hour plane ride or about 3-4 hours by car); however, I think they're coming to NJ for Christmas. Let me see what our Christmas plans are--if we end up going to IN, I'd love to meet you all in Chicago for the weekend. :-)

Just letting you guys know that we have changed hotels to the Mariott, and I have booked so this is definate now!

Good choice Rachel, I think you will be glad that you did. There is so much within walking distance to see. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, although it will be chilly for sure, you can count on it.