tourist guide like travel info, maps and brochures about chicago?

http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g35805-i32-Chicago_Illinois.html

go to the bookstore and in the travel section there are books on chicago. buy the one either by frommer's or fodor's. they are both great and they tell all about the city... hotel, restaurants, nightclubs, sports, sightseeing, shopping, everything. they also rate everything.

I hope the following helps you!