This weekend's NATO Summit in Chicago promises to bring not only protestors but also road closures, traffic delays, and changes to public transportation routes.

The NATO Summit will be held May 20-21, 2012 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

The City of Chicago has provided a list of road closures and more. For additional information, please call the Chicago Police Department at 312-745-6110. Expect delays on interstates like I-90, as well as road closures near McCormick Place. Museums near the Summit will also be closed, including the Shedd Aquarium.

Also check out out May 2012 Events Guide and our Taste of Chicago 2012 Guide.

May is proving to be a busy month in Chicago. Check out our May 2012 events page for things to do in Chicago, including recently added events and an update on places to celebrate Mother's Day.

A couple other May events and Mom's Day ideas to keep on your radar include:

• A special Spa Day at Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park's Wellness Club that will include complimentary hand massages, mini manicures, and more.
• Chicago's Green City Market is open outdoors now through the fall Wednesdays and Saturdays in Lincoln Park.
• The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort north of Chicago has two Mother's Day packages, including a Theatre Package with two tickets to the musical Pirates of  Penzance and a Golf Package that includes green fees and cart.

As summer approaches, many Chicago restaurants and bars open up their decks, patios, rooftop lounges, and street-side seating so patrons can enjoy al fresco dining and drinks.

We put together a list of some of Chicago's Top Al Fresco Dining Options.

Have an outdoor space you would like to include in our list? E-mail information to chicago.guide@about.com.

Looking for more ways to be outside in Chicago? Check out one of the city's beautiful outdoor parks and gardens.

Have an apartment, condo, or house in Chicago you would like to rent out for the summer, or are you visiting Chicago and would prefer to stay in a home?

One of the largest corporate housing and furnished apartment services in the United States, Travelers Haven, has opened an office in the Windy City and now includes rental properties from Chicago in its listings database .

Travelers Haven showcases furnished temporary housing rentals in Chicago, including some of its most desirable neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, and the Gold Coast. Rates for short-term housing rentals in Chicago start at about $83 per night based on a 30-day stay.

Learn about Travelers Haven and its offerings in Chicago, including available units and how you can list your own unit for short-term rent.