Sounds like we're going their, early summer? Daughter wants to see the "bean", where Chicago fire/PD is filmed, ride the "El train", some kinda walkway or boardwalk? etc.
What can y'all recommend - where to go, not to go, eat, stay, etc. Will be driving up.
Wife is thinking Congress plaza hotel, 520 s. Michigan Ave. Is this place worth it?
Safe area?
What attractions are nearby?

Thanks