Chicago, IL USA: May- June 2014

I am finally in Chicago at long last. Hanging out on the sofa with Mimi, who is the mascot for Maneki Neko Con in Matteson, IL and resting up from my long journey from OH. Mimi says that she has lots of cool things to show me in the Chicago area plus she is taking me to a high school graduation in Utica, NY before I go off to MI.Pucky the Penguin says better luck next year, Blackhawks.
Just visited Ommegang Brewery. Thanks very much to Tara and Jason for us the VIP treatment and to Brooke for arranging it
Mimi is really looking forward to showing me the Chicago area and we are going to Utica, NY as well to a high school graduation before I go to MI to visit next.
Congratulations, Tristan on your graduation