No comments about Rand McNally 2007 Chicago & Cook County Street Guide.

No comments about Frommer's 2002 Chicago (Frommer's Chicago).

4 comments about A Native's Guide to Chicago's South Suburbs (Native's Guide).

1. This is the funniest guide book I've ever read! The authors' sarcasim and dry wit actually made reading about yard ornaments fun. I lived in the south suburbs for 20 years and had no idea that all these historical events took place "in my own backyard". The only bad thing I can say is that 250+ pages was too short. The book was so interesting and fun I wanted more!



2. The authors take a lighthearted view of Chicago's South suburbs. The book is not only a great guide to what's happening in the era, but gives the reader a tongue-in-cheek peek tour, complete with insider details. A must read for new area residents!



3. This is a pretty neat book with a lot of interesting facts. It's cool that someone put out a book about our area. It was fun to read too. The authors are smart-alexs. If you're from the area, I'd say snag a copy.



4. Quotes from articles:

   "..part practical...part humorous" Andrew Herrmann, Chicago Sun-Times

   "The book is a comprehensive tour of information about historic forts, sprawling homes, old churches, forgotten cemeteries ice cream parlors, country clubs, biking, fishing, horseback riding, even accordion sing-a-longs" Charles J. Shields, The Star

   "It is a true insiders' look at 'that stretch of land past I-55', written in an often witty, always eclectic style." Joanne Zerkel, The Star

   "Book destroys myth of cultural-less South Suburbs" Terry Loncaric, The Star

   "...informal and informative" Dan Pearson, Daily Southtown

   Also received wonderful write-ups/discussions from The Joliet Herald, The Lincoln-Way Sun and the Spike O'Dell show on WGN AM Radio.

No comments about Italy (Let's Travel In...).

No comments about Best of Chicago.

No comments about Murder Guide to London.

No comments about CHICAGO TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS GUIDE 2007.

No comments about Denver to Chicago Passenger In-flight Map and Guide.

No comments about Along the Pacific By Land and Sea: Through the Golden Gate.

3 comments about Rand McNally Chicago & Vicinity 6-County: Streetfinder.

1. I have an old edition (1995) of this atlas, and have found it very useful in finding the exact route to meet clients. Anyone that can read maps can find their way to anywhere in Cook and the collar counties with this durable spiral bound atlas. So good that I had to update it for Y2K.



2. A friend of mine had this book and we used it all the time because we were all over the city AND surrounding counties. I had to get one for myself. Chicago is so widespread that most single maps don't cover the entire area I need. This book covers all of the counties in the Chicago area. Very handy & worth the money.



3. I get lost easily in unvisited areas and needed a good reference map for my car.
   
   Book stores want insane prices, but this one was a good price and although just a bit dated, most of of the street data is sound. Hardbound, it holds up well.
   
   I am more comfortable travelling unknown territories with this to guide me.