
For those who did remember it, the tune offered little more than a sad reminder that the Cubbies did not, in fact, win the pennant that season-or any season since. “Pennant Fever,” a funky pop ditty performed by seven members of the 1969 Chicago Cubs, has been largely forgotten by even the most devout Wrigleyvillians over the past 50 years. Long before the Chicago Bears awkwardly rapped their way to a certified gold record with “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” the precedent for a singing sports team had already been set-albeit with substantially less commercial and cultural impact-by the baby bears over at Clark and Addison. The hotel offers event planning and catering as well as on site turn key events.īook the Westin Chicago River North for a deluxe hotel experience close to many major attractions in the "windy city.Museum Artifact: Chicago Cubs “Pennant Fever” 7-inch Record, 1969 Guests can use the fitness center, a conference center, meeting rooms, and ballroom. There is a concierge, baggage storage, ticket service. The rooms also have a hairdryer, lighted makeup mirror, and robes.Īll rooms have daily housekeeping, air-conditioning and heating, and room service. There is a pillow top mattress, featherbed, and duvet. Rooms have phones, cable, satellite, pay-per-view movies, and a radio. This room also has a desk, complimentary bottled water, and a coffee maker. The Westin Work Out & Peloton guest room is outfitted with state-of-the-art bikes and an on-demand studio cycling. The club room has complimentary access to the business lounge. Choose from a traditional room, a deluxe room with queen or king bed with a rive view or city view. The Westin Chicago River North has 429 guestrooms. Guest can order breakfast in the room from one of the specialty menus. The 320 River bar is outside and has views of the river.

The hotel has an on-site sushi restaurant led by Chef Rolewicz called Kamehachi. Westin Chicago River North is a hotel with family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and an elevator. The Millennium Station is a 10 minute walk away. It is a five minute walk from the Chicago theater, a 13 minute walk from millennium Park, and a 16 minute drive from the Chicago airport. It is six blocks away from Michigan Avenue and close to plenty of shopping. Westin Chicago River North overlooks the Chicago River.
