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Last week our staff took the day off.  Well…sort of.  Instead of business as usual, we headed over to Open Books, just blocks from our hotel in downtown Chicago.  We picked a day to volunteer with our nonprofit partner at one of their regular Creative Writing Workshops. On a Mission Open Books provides these workshops

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What’s The Deal? Imagine a night of wonderful food, conversation, cocktails and sophistication, and games and prizes. Now add to that a great nonprofit that’s benefiting from all the fun you’re having! That’s exactly what you’ll find at Revelry, Open Books’ largest annual fundraiser. Open Books, of course, is a nonprofit in our own neighborhood

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Our hotel, Best Western Plus River North, most recently celebrated September as National Literacy Month through our ongoing partnership with Open Books, a nonprofit organization in our own neighborhood aimed at promoting literacy in Chicago. Open Books is a used bookstore that utilizes its profits for providing creative writing field trips and literacy events.  They focus on improving children’s

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In designing and planning our guest room renovations we kept onestatement in mind; “Webelieve in creating a relaxing and comforting environment for our guests”.The Illinois Medical District (IMD) Guest House Foundation shares that vision.Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the Guest House provides family and friends of patients receiving treatment at Chicago area

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Best Western River North Hotel is committed to making a positive impact in the community.In the past, we’ve partnered with area organizations like the Anti-Cruelty Society and Toys for Tots.But most recently, we’ve joined forces with local non-profit Open Books to help spread literacy throughout Chicago.After having established a complimentary “Open Bookshelf” in our lobby

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Historic Navy Pier® is Chicago’s lakefront playground. And it’s the Midwest’s #1 tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8.6 million visitors a year. Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on

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From Oprah Winfrey to Vince Vaughn, Chicago is a celebrity rich town and the production site of some of the best-known movies to be filmed east of Hollywood, including “The Blues Bothers” and “Ocean’s Eleven.” Come experience Chicago, and you may get a peek at the stars!

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Located on North Michigan Avenue, Westfield North Bridge Mall features over 50 world-class shops and boutiques, the Midwest’s flagship Nordstrom, and an array of delicious dining options. Shop to your heart’s content at this popular downtown shopping mall.

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One of the great avenues of the world, the Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s most exciting shopping, dining and entertainment district. Explore the “Mile’s” 460 stores and acclaimed designers along eight downtown blocks, including trendy boutiques, four separate shopping centers, art galleries and irresistible eateries.

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