go to chifg.com
register
ignore the micro-whining and just throw a post up for some help. the good folks will give you some assistance. I'd meet ya, but I will be in St Charles hurting my self-esteem at a cross race. And then I might go ring some cowbells and drink beer on Sunday in Milwaukee for my teammates as they race.
One of my favorite bars in chicago is the Black Beetle (near Empty Bottle). Map Room is really good too for beers, and HopLeaf is overpriced and too far north, IMO.
enjoy Chicago