The city of Chicago, Illinois is the third largest city in the United States and the largest commercial and business center in the Midwest. Chicago's metro region, known colloquially as "Chicagoland," is home to more than nine million people and many excellent golf courses. It is also an active cultural and entertainment center with numerous clubs, theaters, performance venues and karaoke bars for aspiring and amateur singers alike.
Trader Todd's
Located a few miles north of downtown Chicago, Trader Todd's has been hailed as one of the area's best karaoke sites by the likes of Playboy Magazine and City Search. The permanent karaoke stage offers a modern sound system and a long, ever-growing list of classic and popular songs. The karaoke is free and takes place nightly beginning at 8:30 p.m. The restaurant and bra menus have a tropical theme with items such as tropical fruit cocktails, jerk chicken, Maui pulled pork and baby back ribs. Trader Todd's also employs an event planning staff to coordinate private parties and special events. For visitors using public transportation, Trader Todd's is walking distance from the Bellmont train stop.
Trader Todd's
3216 North Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-3250
tradertodd.com
Sidekick's
Northwestern Chicago's Sidekick's offers karaoke every night. The lounge opens at 2 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends with the karaoke getting underway at 8 p.m. The song list includes thousands of popular selections and there is never a cover charge or karaoke fee. The full song list is available for download on Sidekick's website. For non-singers, the 10 televisions and satellite hook-up ensure that sports and other events are always available for viewing. The extensive menu includes bar food like sandwiches, burgers, thin-crust pizza, BBQ and chicken wings. Sidekick's also includes a steel tip dart room and offers free on-site parking.
Sidekick's
4424 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-6212
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Code
Situated in the northwestern suburb of Carol Stream, Code is a popular, casual suburban site for dining, drinking and dancing. Each day of the week features a special theme, including free pool on Mondays, free jukebox music on Tuesdays and karaoke on Friday and Saturday evenings. Daily food specials include discounted menu items like French dip, chicken fingers, pulled pork and mozzarella sticks. Code also hosts occasional karaoke contests wish cash prizes, with detailed information available on the club's website.
Code
500 South Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 665-2639
gotothecode.com/
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Dennis Hartman is a freelance writer living in California. His work covers a wide variety of topics and has been published nationally as well as online. Hartman holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film production from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
