Chicago , General info:
7/10

Two airports -Midway or OHare (ORD).OHare is major airport; both convenient to downtown (called The Loop)

Chicago , Different stuff:
6/10

flee market - great fun!

Chicago , Don't miss:
5/10

sambucca

Chicago , Food:
9/10

Food in Chicago is excellent! There is so much variety. There are many places for steak (Carmine's, Wildfire). There is also great Italian (Sappori Trattoria). Many ethnic restaurants if you want tasty affordable alternatives. My advice - go to a BYOB with a bottle or two of wine and you'll save.

Chicago , Hotels:
7/10

Hotels along Michigan Avenue are fun yet expensive. For a cheaper place in a great location, try Congress Plaza hotel.

Chicago , Safety:
6/10

OK for the most part. Just plan out your route in advance. Take cabs, buses, or trains.

Paris , General info:
10/10

Best time for visiting Paris is from april to september or during X-mas holidays

Crowds can be heavy during summer time. Weather is generally nice in April and may.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
1/10

Far less cheap public transport compared to London.

Paris , Different stuff:
7/10

to find nice and cheap clothes : go to "les halles" or rue de rivoli.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Obviously the Eiffel Tower, the "arc de triomphe", the "champs elysées",

montmartre quarter (home of the famous painters),

All the great museums such as Le Louvre or Beaubourg modern art as well as the Musee d'Orsay with works from the impressionist area

the castles of Versailles and Vincennes.

Paris , Food:
10/10

All the French food.

ask for "blanquette de veau" (veal with white sauce) this is french's favorite dish or boeuf bourguignon (wine sauce and beef)

my favorite restaurant in Paris (i'm french) : aux deux canards 8, rue du faubourg poissonière

Paris , Hotels:
10/10

four seasons george V or the ritz ;-)

Paris , Safety:
8/10

pretty safe place, no gangs here !