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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
33°F 0°C
17°F -8°C
1 in 1 cm
Jan
28°F -2°C
12°F -11°C
0 in 1 cm
Feb
34°F 1°C
18°F -7°C
1 in 3 cm
Mar
43°F 6°C
25°F -3°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
59°F 15°C
38°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
May
68°F 20°C
49°F 9°C
5 in 12 cm

Extended Forecast
Monday
14 Dec
Hi:
25°F -3°C
Lo:
-1°F -18°C
Tuesday
15 Dec
Hi:
7°F -13°C
Lo:
2°F -16°C
Wednesday
16 Dec
Hi:
18°F -7°C
Lo:
11°F -11°C
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Butler House on Grand

2 of 5 stars
poohmaker
Chicago
12 Dec 2009

The hosts didn't allow my wife in (just to use the bathroom after 6 hours in the car) until the exact check in time which was 45 minutes later. I think they must of been having a bad weekend because they seemed disinterested in running a b&b. We are extremely low maintenance and felt like we were imposing every time... more

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801 Steak & Chop House

5 of 5 stars
poohmaker
Chicago
12 Dec 2009

I love steak and "great" stakhouses can be hit or miss. This is one of the few that is worth the hefty price. I had the 22 oz. Delmonico with the house seasoning and it was perfection. The service was excellent. The decor was a bit off but I guess I doesn't really matter when the food is this good more

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Qvs Cavatelli & More

5 of 5 stars
briandsmia
Iowa
11 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We enjoy going there and so do our friends. By all means, order cavatelli. That's what they're known for. The place is very old school... bar on one side and dining room with booths line the walls on the restaurant side. If you're looking for table cloths and a wine list, go elsewhere. If you're looking for comfort food and... more

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