July 18 — Two New Tours

So many people have complained for so long that they couldn't figure out how to navigate the web page that my former client Gary has volunteered to lead the tour — and do it while he's studying for his bar exam!

The same old navigation map lets you know everything in each section, but Gary tells you whether there's an order, how to approach it, and what to expect. This is exciting new turf in the DeLoggio world, so please let us know what you think, either through email or though our new facebook page.

And in case you're wondering, there is a real Gary. You can read about him on my Success Stories, over here.

Chicago Law Forum!

The second tour is an annual event, on very familiar turf.

On Thursday, July21, I'll fly into Chicago, hopefully in time for dinner (but anyone who's ever flown into O'Hare knows how slim that hope is; Wiki says that O'Hare is responsible for one-sixth of all flight cancellations in the U.S.; I only hold out hope because I'm flying non-stop from Seattle). I'm scheduled to land at noon, so dinner at 7:00 should be entirely manageable.

I'll be staying at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive. (I know, only Chicago can get away with that).

• Dinner will be at 7:00 at the India House, 59 Grand Ave. That's a tad far north for the other planned events, but it was recommended by an admissions officer, so we must give it a try. As usual, maps and phone numbers are linked.

Friday, July 22, is reserved for new clients until dinner. The itinerary has to flex with the weather. The last time I saw a thermometer top 90° was when I lived in North Carolina.

• The economy has ravaged the Chicago restaurant industry. Two low-budget eateries have disappeared since last year. Berghoff's isn't exactly low budget, but it's in the right place for lunch and the wiener schnitzel is worth the walk.
  • Call to join us; clients are flying in, so times are approximate.
• Given the prediction of 96 degrees and humid, we'll cancel the walking tour of downtown architecture and revisit the Chicago Cultural Center. Built as Chicago's first public library, the building is an architectural wonder of its own.
• Before dinner we'll stop by the Palmer House, the Forum hotel, to plan meeting places and times.
• There's a new restaurant within a block of my hotel. The Khyber Pass has enough interesting food and typographical errors on the menu to guarantee real home-made cooking. So call to join us for dinner at 7:00. The map over here has addresses and phone numbers.

Saturday, July 23rd, is Forum Day.

• We'll gather at the Palmer House Hilton, the Forum hotel, for breakfast at 8:30. Bring your wallet.
• From 10:00 am–4:00 pm we'll visit admissions officers and gather data, both on this year's wait list and on next year's prospects.
• From 4:00 until 5:15 we'll have drinks in the lobby,
• then head off for dinner at 5:30 at Russian Tea Time. I haven't eaten here in several years,but the food is as authentic as any Russian restaurant I've visited. This may well be a party; I'm making reservations for 8 people. It's at 77 E. Adams, only 3 blocks from the Forum, and, in typical Loretta fashion, maps and phone numbers are right here.

former employee Candace is planning to drive up from Champaign-Urbana for brunch. For such dedication I tried my best for a good location.

• Lavazza's, 27 W Washington St. (312) 977-9971, (see map) makes big promises that we're hoping it can keep. Driving times are always approximate, but we're aiming for 11:00, since Candace has to drive back and I have a plane to catch.

Allow a day for unpacking and a day for debriefing, and check back here for "all the news that's fit to print!"