Viewing and studying a street or a traffic map of Chicago will give a better idea regarding the real time rush hour and traffic in the city. Log on to the following link, http://www.ithighway.com/chicago_traffic/index.html to view the traffic map of Chicago.

Here you can zoom in on particular areas of interest or zoom out for a panoramic view of the map. By studying this map, you will be able to gauge the traffic in the city better. Studying real time traffic is the best way to plan or chart out your movements.

http://www.ithighway.com/index.html

Hardware stores have stock of paint, wallpaper and other important stuff required for house remodeling. There are lots of stores in Chicago which is useful for the people wanting to paint or remodel their houses.

Some of the popular hardware stores for house remodeling in Chicago are:

- The Home Depot

- Chicago and Suburbs Hardware Stores & Paint Shops

- Ace Hardware

- Fox Home Center

Ace Hardware Store stocks all the necessary items required for home remodeling in Chicago. They have all the hardware related to plumbing, electrical, home goods etc. You can get a list of products from their website.

http://www.switchboard.com/chicago-il/hardware-stores/

http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp