record stores in Chicago

reckless records (on milwaukee ave. in wicker park and in new town) is probably your best bet--it has a mindnumbing collection of used and new stuff, esp. rock; jazz record mart on east illinois downtown is vg source for jazz and blues, albeit on a more modest scale. there's also a couple of good vinyl and used cd places on n. clark street between fullerton and diversey.

nothing says happy anniversary like 'honey, i need to go to a record store'. With a chicago location, it sounds like a John Hughes' style comedy. Agree with loomisjohnson.

the way i see it, you can have a romantic weekend anytime, but you can't always go record shopping in a great music city. buy the wife a couple of cds so she feels special and have a great trip.