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| Bonnie Hunt, host of the popular "The Bonnie Hunt Show", will join Mayor Richard M. Daley and Underwriters Laboratories CEO Keith Williams in lighting this year's tree on Daley Plaza. This year the ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 25 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Presented by The City of Chicago and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) the 96th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a highly-anticipated event drawing people of all ages to the heart of Chicago's downtown "Loop." Holiday Music will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the CPS All-City Elementary Youth Chorus and the holiday season officially commences at 4:30 p.m., when the switch is flipped and the lights shine bright in Daley Plaza. Homegrown Chicagoan Bonnie Hunt is a versatile and accomplished writer, director, producer and an Emmy®, Golden Globe and SAG Award-nominated actress, earning critical acclaim in film, television and theater. Now in its second season, "The Bonnie Hunt Show" was the winner of the Gracie Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" by the Foundation of Women in Radio and Television after only one season. Hunt has also appeared in many films such as "Rain Man", "The Green Mile", "Jerry McGuire", "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Return to Me", which she wrote and directed. To promote holiday safety, Bonnie is teaming up with Underwriters Laboratories to help share tips on how to keep the holidays safe and bright. For a list of safety tips visit www.safetyathome.com. Admission is free. |

| Concierge Update by Robin |

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| located in front of Frankie’s Scaloppine The 900 Shops at 900 North Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile |

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| Beauty! with Adel Shaw |


| 6pm – 9pm Galleria 1712 1712 North Ave Chicago, IL 60622 773-235-1712 RSVP |



| Wedding in Cancún Simply Breathtaking! Contact Jorge Chino 773-972-2808 jchino@idinero.net |
| November 2nd. at Mid America Club 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to Muscular Dystrophy Association, ClubCorp E.P.C.F, and Imerman Angels 1-on-1 Cancer Support See more... |
3rd Annual ClubCorp Charity Classic! |
| Mable Buckner dress), Executive Director of Streeterville Chamber of Commerce enjoys her birthday bash at Dream Boutique Lounge. See more... |

| how these new opportunities and challenges will allow businesses to remain competitive in today’s global economic climate, and discover how to capitalize on the opportunities of China’s domestic growth and consumption and its increasing outbound investment to gain market share. Additional details to follow… U. S. CHINA BUSINESS FORUM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 8:00AM: REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST 9:00AM - 12:30 PM: SPEAKING PROGRAM 100 W. RANDOLPH, SUITE 2-025, JAMES R. THOMPSON CENTER, CHICAGO The Confirmed Speakers: Phil Corse, Kellogg Adjunct Professor of Global Marketing Luis Fiallo, Managing Director for Marketing and Corporate Development, China Telecom Zhigang Ren, International Trade Specialist, The State of Illinois Office Of Trade and Investment For Sponsorship Opportunities or Additional Information: Contact Shufen Zhao, International Programs Director. Phone: 312.494.6784. Email: szhao@chicagolandchamber.org THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT In Partnership with Name: ______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ Company: ___________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Attendees: __________________________________ # of Reservations Total Members ($25/person): __________ $ __________ Non-Members ($45/person): __________ $ __________ Mail Check to: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, ATTN: Event Planning Visa MasterCard American Express Diners Club ______________________________ Credit Card Number ______________________________ Expiration Date ______________________________ Name as it appears on Card ______________________________ Signature TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CHICAGOLANDCHAMBER.ORG OR FAX THIS FORM TO 312.861.0660. Registration for this event closes at 5pm on December 11. Registration requires pre-payment and are non-refundable. No-shows will not receive a refund. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made by 5pm on December 9. |
| THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT |

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| "On The Carpet with Debbie" Need dating advice... |
| Chicago's Outstanding Hotel & Restaurants Alinea Arun's Avenues Charlie Trotter's Everest Seasons Tru Four Seasons Peninsula |
| Palm Court Lounge Hosted 4th Annual Masquerade Ball at the Drake in Chicago See more... |

| Latino Fashion Week and Hair Event at Green Dolphin See more pix... 11/02/09 |
| Latino Fashion Week Day 6 See pix... 11/09 |


SHOP IN CHICAGO AT THE DRAKE HOTEL Cece & Melinda with Raymi Productions will be hosting an exclusive boutique shopping event, Shop IN Chicago. This event is open to the public and will take place in the Drake Bros Restaurant at the Drake Hotel, Wednesday, December 2nd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. There is no admission fee for shoppers.
offer specials on pricing and featured goods uniquely for Shop IN Chicago. Featured designers include; Chic Gems, CC Bella, Eclectica by Vika, The Perfect Gift for Anyone, Zamrie, Satin Silhouettes, Liliana Haute Couture, Sofia Forero, The 3 Hearts Inc, Tzen Boutique, Red Bliss Bling, Ooh-La-La, BroZac Bling & Things, Kiwi's Boutique, Rough Cut Emerald Designs, Ms Catwalk, Chocolate Sushi Couture and The F@B. Dior will offer complimentary sampling from their professional make-up artists and Aniko Salon & Spa will be offering complimentary manicures for all shoppers. During the event there will also be raffle benefiting non-profit PAVE (Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment). |

| "Gloria The Hat" Serves Our Sailors at a reception at the Whitehall Hotel! |

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| Theater Updates by Rudy Voit |

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| Adler Planetarium Gala 2009 See pictures... |

| The Green Tie Ball Photos by Steve Starr See Pictures... |


| Cultural Center |

| "Gloria The Hat" Serves Our Sailors At The Whitehall Hotel! |

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