The multilevel Wacker Drive grabbed headlines when it opened to traffic in 1926.  This forerunner to the freeway provided fast, efficient travel around Chicago’s downtown, and it still serves as an easy way to get around the city in a hurry.

Book your Chicago hotel on Wacker Drive through Orbitz to save time and money.  Not only will you be in a prime position to explore the Loop, River North and other cool districts, but you’ll get the guaranteed lowest rate online for your stay.  And with Orbitz coupons, you save an additional 10%!

Hotel 71 Chicago

• Designer bath amenities, opening windows, gourmet coffee & high-speed internet in your room
• Take in views of downtown & the Chicago River
• 24-hour fitness center
• Wide range of in-room dining options until 11 PM
• On East Wacker, just blocks from the Chicago Theatre

Swissotel Chicago

• All rooms offer LCD flat-panel TVs, MP3 player dock, plus separate bath & shower
• Pool & health club located on the 42nd floor
• 24-hour room service
• Restaurant on-site open for breakfast
• Steps from the Magnificent Mile

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Chicago Jazz Festival 2009 at Grant Park (September 4th to 6th)

The longest-running of the city’s music fests by the lake, the Chicago Jazz Festival is in full swing this year.  Drop by beautiful Grant Park for three days of music played some of the greatest living jazz musicians: Muhal Richard Abrams, Dave Holland and so many others!

Good morning! This is Atomica reporting live to you from the heart of downtown. Justice is holding a massive recession-buster sale from now until September 7 for 40% off all orders! (Avoid the crowd, and use the free Justice coupons to get the deal.)

Justice specializes in girls’ clothing. You’ll find these (plus more!) on sale:

• Colored Skinny Jeans
• Stripe Henley Sweaters with Hoods
• Argyle Cardigans
• School-Approved Uniform Polos (Short- or Long-Sleeved)

Shoppers are going absolutely crazy in the streets – a man has just tossed his toupee in the air! Let’s go talk with him.

Atomica: Here’s your toupee, sir.

Bald Man: Thank you, love. At least it didn’t land on some poor kid’s ice cream like the last time. Hey, don’t I know you?

Atomica: I’m from Fabu Daily. Could you please tell my readers what you got? I’m doing a little blurb on the store.

Bald Man: Lemme see – 2 graphic tees, a hoodie, a polo shirt, and a short-sleeve dress shirt. They’re all for my daughter (she’s 9) and will be starting school on September 2.

Atomica: What kind of prices can shoppers expect to pay?

Bald Man: Most things are under $30, which is easy on my wallet, especially since I’m a single parent. They have lots of affordable school clothes (even uniforms), and my daughter loves everything I’ve bought her. The other day, she even asked how I knew plaid was in fashion for the fall. I didn’t – I guess Justice just sells a lot of trendy things. Hehe…of course I just told her that fathers know best.

Atomica: Well, there you have it – Justice combines savings and style in a single swoop. Thanks for your time. Hmm…but I think you may want to check your toupee – looks like it’s on backwards.

Are you a business owner who’s thinking about implementing uniforms into the dress code? Not only will it make your employees look polished and professional, but it’s actually not expensive at all to get customized, embroidered uniforms.

Make sure to redeem the free Threadsmith coupons for 30% off orders over $30 until August 31!

In high school, I had to wear uniforms to class, and there were definitely perks. With uniforms, we didn’t have to think much about what to wear in the morning, we saved money because we didn’t have to buy as many clothes, and we had a stronger group identity.

There are plenty of options to choose from. You can have all these personalized:

• Polo Shirts
• Cotton T-Shirts
• Adjustable Hats
• Long-Sleeve Button Downs
• Hooded Pullover Sweatshirts

And Threadsmith’s service is also handy if you want to give out promotional items featuring your company’s name and/or logo. Consider these:

• Contrasting-Trim Canvas Totes
• Computer Backpacks
• Hand Towels
• Cotton Velour & Terry Bathrobes
• And so much more!

When you want to give something a personal touch, head to Threadsmith!

Keeping in contact with friends and family is easy, even when you’re a super-famous rock star. Travis Barker of Blink 182 and Transplants fame was recently seen keeping up with his fans by Twittering away on his T-Mobile Sidekick LX.

Although ranked 83 on the Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Drummers, he ranks 1st in taste for cell phones. Use Amazon.com coupons from FabulousSavings to get free Super Saver shipping on a T-Mobile Sidekick LX and start connecting for less!

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX is perfect for texting as it boasts a hidden, full QWERTY keyboard and high definition LCD screen. Plus, capture all those great moments with the 3.2 megapixel integrated camera.

If you need a plan, no sweat! Sign up to receive a great plan and savings too!

Coloring within the lines is as much fun as an accountant during tax time. Let’s swim with the hammerhead sharks instead of being lumped in with the minnows. You can live on the edge of fashion by experimenting with the pop-punk styles from Hot Topic – they’ll most certainly burst bubbles.

Let’s go shopping together. Be sure to bring your free Hot Topic coupons with you or you won’t get $15 off orders of $75 or more! This offer’s valid until September 3, so you’d better get those orders in soon.

I’m a big fan of their short plaid skirts and hoodies with cat ears. Check them out:

• Jessica Louise Pink & Red Tiger Hoodie - Get frisky in this tiger-print zip-up complete with black-lace cat ears (Cat nip not required.)
• Purple Plaid Pouch Skirt - The school girl shows her dark side with this goth-inspired bottom that comes with a detachable little purse

You’ll also like these:

• Tripp Black & Purple Tutu Dress - Because tutus shouldn’t be just for pink-loving ballerinas
• Black & White Plaid Piping Bondage Corset - Wild thing, you make my heart sing with D rings, grommets & a hook-&-eye front

Leave it to someone else to play it safe. Step away from the ordinary, and tap into a style that’s as unique as you when you shop at Hot Topic today!

Palo Alto is the vibrant heart of Silicon Valley, home to thousands of digital professionals, dozens of high-tech companies and some of the most advanced research laboratories in the nation.  And to top it all off, the city also lays claim to parts of prestigious Stanford University!

If you’re visiting one of the smartest cities in America, make like the locals and go with the wisest choice in lodging: Orbitz.  Get the guaranteed lowest price online for your Palo Alto hotel and take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Palo Alto

• Premium cable TV, movies, coffeemaker, fridge, wireless internet & hair dryer in every room
• Outdoor pool & whirlpool
• Close to the corporate HQs of HP, Google, SAP, Sun Microsystems & others

Days Inn Palo Alto Stanford Area

• Rooms include hair dryer, iron & board, fridge, AC, safe & high-speed internet access
• Free breakfast served daily
• Just minutes from Stanford

The Westin Palo Alto

• All rooms offer safes, movies, refreshments, marble bathrooms, spa-style bath amenities & coffeemaker
• Outdoor heated pool
• 24-hour room service

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39th Annual Millbrae Art and Wine Festival (September 5th & 6th)

Take the short drive from Palo Alto to Millbrae and join one of the biggest Labor Day celebrations in the Bay Area.  Over 100,000 people are expected for two days of live music, handmade crafts, gourmet foods, specialty wines, family events and more!

Fall’s coming. Are you ready? Is your closet? Better make some space because Fashion Bug’s here. And with the low prices on women’s plus-size clothes, you won’t be leaving empty-handed, especially if you’re redeeming the free Fashion Bug coupons for:

• 20% off Your Order (Expires August 29)
• Free Shipping on Orders of $75 (Expires August 31)

Check these out:

• Gathered Bust Dress - Accentuates all the right curves while camouflaging the ones you’re not quite ready for the world to see
• Flounce Hem Denim Skirt - Balances hips to create perfect proportions
• Tailored Denim Vest - Helps you look professional & put together
• Studio 1940 Secret Slimmer Knit Pants - Hides your belly with a special panel
• Zipper Plaid Shirt - You’ll have so much to say about zipping it

Head to Fashion Bug today, and get caught in the web of savings!

My eyes are twinkling with delight at today’s Merchant of the Day: Angara.

Everyone loves sparkly things, and they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. So, spend some time with Angara and check out their selection of top-quality rubies, diamonds, sapphires and more in a variety of settings.

With generations of experience, Angara makes you feel confident you’re getting the perfect necklace, ring or set of earrings at the best prices. One way is to use Angara coupons to save on your jewelry:

• 15% off everything (ends August 31)
• Up to 70% off & save an extra 5% at the Angara Jewelry Sale

Whether you’re thinking of popping the big question or looking for a little bling for yourself and watch your friends go emerald with jealousy!

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