We said they were coming, and lo, they have come. Yesterday, flying from Chicago-O'Hare, we encountered the dreaded advertising mirrors—bathroom mirrors that double up as screens for advertisements.

How are they in real life? Way more imposing/annoying than you'd expect. They work by sensing when someone's at the mirror, so if you're waiting in line for a cubicle, all you see is moving adverts. Which, we suppose, isn't too irritating, but it does mean you can't check yourself out carry out quick makeup touch ups as you wait. ]]> juliab 2012-02-06T16:56:57-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2012/1/31/10558/7925

We have our doubts about group buying sites like Groupon, especially when we're getting emails for discounts on laser hair removal 80% of the time, but occasionally great deals do pop up, and one such sale starts today.

The deal: Pay $39, get $100 towards round-trip flights between Chicago-ORD and San Francisco-SFO or Los Angeles-LAX. Included in that $39 is also a code to redeem for a free session of Gogo in-flight WiFi, itself worth $12.95. The $100 you get can be used to purchase any class of travel...so you're that much closer to one of the big seats in First Class. ]]> JetSetCD 2012-01-31T10:56:46-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/19/6391/5078

It’s not even Friday, and we’re already excited about some new routes. Mokulele Airlines usually does their thing flying back and forth between different Hawaiian Islands, but if all goes well they’ll soon be flying all the way to the greater Chicagoland—and beyond.

Right now the plan kind of hinges on a decision from Uncle Sam and his buddies at the FAA, but the plan would have Mokulele Airlines arrive at Chicago-Rockford International Airport (not O'Hare and not Midway) as early as March. The flights would be operated as a charter through the airlines’ Mokulele Tours group, as some chilly citizens would be whisked all the way to Honolulu through nonstop flights. ]]> kjb 2011-12-19T10:30:01-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/14/131847/50

If you can't get enough of leg lamps, triple dog dares, and BB guns this time of year, you won't want to miss A Christmas Story, The Musical live in Chicago.

Starting tonight, the musical, based on the classic 1983 about a little boy named Ralphie who only wants a BB gun for Christmas, will be performed each night through December 30 at the Chicago Theatre. ]]> cmb 2011-12-14T13:22:40-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/14/62459/074

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has been celebrating the season since the 1940s, and this year is no different. The museum has pushed some of its smarty-pants stuff out of the way—don’t worry there’s still plenty of learning to be had—and they’ve installed plenty of Christmas spirit.

The main attraction is the 45-foot Grand Tree which towers toward the ceiling of the building’s rotunda. There’s about 30,000 lights and 1,000 ornaments covering the tree, and it’s surrounded by like 50 more smaller trees all decorated to represent different cultures and countries. That’s just the beginning of the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit, as there are plenty of events and other displays that keep visitors shuffling through the museum after a long day of holiday shopping. ]]> kjb 2011-12-14T09:53:50-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/13/01625/303

We're going to give it to you straight. There once was a time—not too long ago at all—that the north side Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville was known as an area where girls who like girls settled down and raised their kids and altogether made the area a desirable and safe place to stay forever. We're happy to report that the spirit of inclusiveness prevails, but a bloom of craft beer bars and brunch-happy restaurants have brought in a more mixed crowd and—dare we say it—tourists way tired of the Michigan Avenue crap.

Andersonville is where to come if you want to leisurely stroll while window shopping, sipping some excellent coffee and reminiscing about college with a friend you haven't seen in years. There will be occasional breaks to coo at babies in their strollers, pet Dachshunds in quilted tartan coats and impulse buy entire pieces of vintage furniture. God it's just so great when you really need to be in or are already in a warm and fuzzy mood, no matter the season.

Without further ado, our personally picked top spots to hit in Andersonville:]]> JetSetCD 2011-12-13T12:38:33-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/1/62039/1603

When you think of the holiday season and big cities you probably think of New York City and its window displays and oversized Christmas tree. Well it’s time to consider Chicago as well, because they certainly get into the holiday spirit in their own Midwesterny ways. Especially since every season they totally remodel the inside and outside of an El train with lights, decorations, and more.

The Chicago Transit Authority has done this for a few years now, and the trains even come complete with Santa and his elves, on hand to pass out candy canes and other treats. In additional to the holiday treats, the train is decked out with lights from top to bottom along with projections and other displays. It doesn’t stop there either, as the inside of the train also gets a holly jolly makeover that can put a smile on the face of even the biggest Grinch. ]]> kjb 2011-12-01T11:45:02-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/