I've never been to Chicago, so attending BlogHer's 07 conference there is a traveler's treat for me. If you like to learn about where you're going before you go, here are some helpful links.

Chicago bloggers come in all varietites, of course. One of the conference speakers, Wendy McClure, is a Chicago blogger at poundy.com. Her site is one of a number of Chicago blogs in a web ring, so you may find other interesting blogs starting from her site, or just head straight for Windy City Webloggers.

Erin, in Chicago, posts about places to eat and things to do as part of her blog at ejshea.com.

Chicago Bloggers is an index of blogs organized by el, subway, and rail station. Chicago Metra, the city buses, and the trolley all service Navy Pier frequently.

Chicago Traveler has all sorts of information for the Chicago newbie, including a page about the Navy Pier—the site of the convention. Navy Pier has a site, too, with every fact you could ever need about this exciting Chicago destination.