How could someone singing the praises of the Rush St. be bashing the Taste because it's touristy?

Lived in Indiana years ago and went into the city many times, so I'll chime in with the must-dos and must-dines:

Cubs' game
Lincoln Park zoo
Observation deck at Sears Tower

Uno's pizza
Uno's pizza
Uno's pizza

;-)

Go to top of the Hancock Building for LUNCH.

The place is VERY laid back during lunch, you can relax and take in the view, and you can do lunch there for less than $15/pp.

Meanwhile, if you just decided to go up to the Observation Deck, it would cost you ~$8-10/pp anyway. So having lunch is reasonable and MUCH more enjoyable.

Thanks, everyone, for all of your great suggestions!!! Now I'm ready to map out my itinerary and go!