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Nov. 29 (Wed), Dec. 13 (Wed) - Have we got a deal for you! Do you wanna go into Chicago for some shopping and lunching? If you do, we have some extra seats on these upcoming theater show dates. We leave at 8:30 am - drop offs are at Rush & Superior (Michigan Ave. & Water Tower) and the Loop (Macy's & Block 37). Do whatever you like for the day and be back to the theater by 4:30 pm - for 5:00 pm departure - returning back to Rockford between 7:00 and 7:30 pm. Cost is only $38 per person for your transportation. 

December 7 (Thur) - Chicago Day or "One of a Kind Show" @ Merchandise Mart - Transportation with various drop off locations: Rush & Superior (Michigan Ave. & Water Tower), the Loop (Macy's & Christkindlemart - German Market) or the Merchandise Mart where more than 600 talented artists will set up shop at the 2017 show! We are taking reservations now for our annual trip. Cost is $38 per person for your transportation. We depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot at 8:00 am and return back in Rockford between 7:00 and 7:30 pm.

February 13 (Tue) & 15 (Thur), 2018 - Chicago Auto Show, McCormick Place. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto show on the continent! Enjoy door to door service! We depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot at 8:00 am  and depart the show at 3:00 pm - arriving back in Rockford about 5:00 pm. Cost is $50 per person - this includes your admission and transportation.

March 13 (Tues) - Chicago Flower and Garden Show, Navy Pier. After a long cold winter lets get into Spring: This show is all about inspiring, educating and motivating the gardener. We'll enjoy life sized theme gardens, how-to-workshops, instructional seminars,market place shopping and culinary demonstrations! - $55 per person for your admission to the show and transportation. 

June 21 (Thur) - Vintage Fashion Show and Luncheon in Joliet Illinois. We begin our day with a backstage tour and mini organ concert at the famous Rialto Theater, then on to the historic Henry Jacob Mansion for lunch. Enjoy a time capsule of fashion and elegance of so many beautifully preserved "classics" spanning over 120 years! See clothes worn from the Civil War Era to crinolines and miniskirts! Learn about the actual people who wore them, including humorous and interesting details, which highlight each garment's individual history. A perfect combination of history and fashion! Cost is $98 per person; includes tours and luncheon. Depart at 8:00 am and return back in Rockford about 5:30 pm.