Illinois
What? You'll Never Guess Chicago's Most Overrated Tourist Attraction
Chicago has so many fun things to do during this time of year. However, one spot has been crowned the “most overrated” and I have some thoughts.
I honestly wish I had the guts and money to spend more time in the Windy City. It may not seem this way to many, but I think the city has so much to experience and do. Regardless of the weather, I always hear about fun spots to check out.
Although I’ve never been to this place, I was shocked to hear it being labeled as the “most overrated tourist attraction in Illinois.” To me, it looks like a place I’d like to visit at least once.
And no… I’m NOT talking about the famous Cloud Gate!
Cloud Gate – Chicago
Despite the many beliefs I’ve heard about this spot, I’d still go there! But, contrary to what many may think, it wasn’t the spot dubbed as overrated.
Most Overrated Tourist Attraction in Chicago – Navy Pier
Yep… according to Cheapsim, the famous Navy Pier has been labeled not only the most overrated tourist attraction in Chicago, but in Illinois.
Navy Pier – Chicago
This place looks like so much fun to me, so I had to go to Google Reviews to see why it might be “overrated.” Despite my interest in the spot, I can see certain people’s points.
Neat place to visit …Everything is super over priced and overcrowded… – Jory Fish
Pricing in Chicago is pretty hefty, which is a fair judgment especially if you’re bringing people or have kids.
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What do you think? Do you agree? We all know places that are certainly over-hyped, what are some of yours?
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An ice cream shop in Plainfield, Illinois, has launched an anti-bullying campaign after an incident with a customer.
Hazel Marie’s is located at 24030 Lockport St. in Plainfield. Owner Tammy Barvian said on Memorial Day, a customer crossed a line.
“We had a customer that felt that it was OK and appropriate to throw — not toss, but throw — a banana split at the back of one of our employees’ heads and hit her in the back of the head,” said Barvian. “Not going to be tolerated here. Not something that we’re going to allow.”
On Sunday, the store asked people to bring bananas and wear yellow for $5 Sundays. The owners said they wanted to raise $10,000 for their Bananas Against Bullies campaign.
According to the Patch, Plainfield police officers responded to the scene after the incident on Monday, May 25, but could not identify the man involved.
The employee who was hit was doing OK days later.
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I discuss how Andrej Stojakovic’s return impacts the Fighting Illini’s bid for another Final Four (3:51) as well as incoming freshman Quentin Coleman earning a spot on Team USA (17:02).
I also introduce Illinois’ newest women’s basketball recruits (23:15) and criticize the NCAA’s new international eligibility rules (30:20). Finally, I provide updates on Illinois’ football schedule (43:25) and the program’s newest signees (51:43).
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:40PM
NILES, Ill. (WLS) — A driver was injured in a large north suburban crash on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Niles police said an elderly man shifted his vehicle into drive instead of reverse inside his garage.
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The driver crashed through his garage before going through the wall and door of his neighbor’s garage near Harlem and Howard, police said. He then struck two houses.
The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was hurt.
Police did not immediately provide further information.
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