wildblue 7 #26 July 21, 2005 QuoteThis city is pretty clean compared to NY or other big cities as well. Actually, I read something the other day that ranked Chicago as the dirtiest big city. They ranked the 50 largest cities I think it was. They did note that most of Chicago's score was brought down by the 'outlying areas' -- I'd blame Munster. I'll see if I can find it if you care.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 July 21, 2005 Actually, I read something the other day that ranked Chicago as the dirtiest big city *** Bleed Over From, GARY, Ind.! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #28 July 21, 2005 QuoteThe good things about our winters is that it keeps away those we really don't want here You mean the zombies who migrate north from their Florida winter homes for the summer to create traffic problems and try to piss me off by getting in the way pretty much wherever I go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #29 July 21, 2005 I can't believe it'd be dirtiest! When talking about downtown, the only city I've seen less dirty is Austin, TX, but that hardly qualifies as having a downtown area. In Chicago teh streets are very clean, there are people who's only job is to walk around their bldg & sweep up whatever you may have just dropped. They even scrub the sidewalks. The mayor is blamed for spending too much $$ on having trees planted all over the place. I lived in lincoln park & boy's town - the people were nicer outside of lincoln park (I'm untrendy), but they weren't snobs. I grew up in the south & am use to being friendly to all around me - chicago's not too bad. While living directly north of the city is on the high side of expensive, there are lots of other areas to live (Bucktown is one) that are less. And the public transit is great enough to get you anywhere w/o needing a cab. You asked about food!! I can't believe no one's talked about this - the food rocks!! Name a type of food & you can get it, there's prob even a grocery store if you want to try cooking for yourself. My brother came to visit from FL - he said "it's no wonder you'd (meaning me) gained weight since moving here; all you people to is eat & drink, then sleep so you can eat & drink some more. During the summer the lake shore is great fun, even out of the city. If you're bored for lack of somehting to do, it's cause you're not looking - there's stuff everywhere. All this coming from a person who's moved out of the city & refuses to go there just cause it's so full. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #30 July 21, 2005 I'd like to see that article just to see what areas they were referring to. One thing about our Mayor is that he has dumped millions of dollars into cleaning up the downtown area. Yea, areas like Rogers Park, Harvey, Munster, and the entire factory region are not that clean - then again, why would you want to go there??_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #31 July 21, 2005 QuoteYou asked about food!! I can't believe no one's talked about this [drool]Taste of Chicago[/drool] .... and that's just like a trip through the mall food court compared to some of the other places around there. EDIT: Quote I'd like to see that article just to see what areas they were referring to I don't think they were specific, they just said 'outlying areas' http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_168085551.html Reader's Digest originally published it... so... I wouldn't call them an authority or anything. it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #32 July 21, 2005 Quote... overcast skies for 5 months? You're way too optimistic sometimes.. ------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diversgodown 0 #33 July 21, 2005 QuoteOf course a cross-dresser would feel like that ! Quit wearing skirts and shave once in awhile and you'll see alot more friendly folks... Hey I have a real pretty dress and shave all the time Maybe it's my breath or lack of breasts I'm not saying there aren't friendly people there but as a population in a whole I've found that people down in Dallas, as well as other places I've lived (Salt Lake City Ut, Scottsdale AZ, Boulder CO) are much more friendly and are more willing to talk to a stranger... ??? have you lived anywhere besides Chi Town??? ***Glory Favors the Bold*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hippydiver 0 #34 July 21, 2005 Alright, so, who can tell me some decent areas in or around town to live in? suburbs too (we're untrendy too). We'll need a 3br house or the like. Being musicians we have a hard time with apartments and the dogs need a yard. I'm thinking anywhere up to $1600/month max. Thanks for all the help.---------- gravity rat formula 109 Team Gonzo and Team Jamaican Me Crazy no bullshit, let's just fly, be safe, and have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diversgodown 0 #35 July 21, 2005 I'm not sure how far out you want to go but Northwest sub, are good Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Palatine. Those are about 1/2 hr. away with No traffic. I think there are parts of Rosemont that are nice but not to sure on that maybe someone else could tell you... I'm more familiar with the areas I mentioned. and for that price you could get a very large house.... I have a friend that owns a three flat I think it's down by Wrigleyville I'll try getting a hold of him and let you know what I find out.... ***Glory Favors the Bold*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #36 July 21, 2005 Wriglyville = no yard. You have a lot of options in the burbs. If you are in the city, at times bands will cause issues as the houses are very close together. Some of the burbs will set noise restrictions. The further out of the city you go, bigger property, less problems with noise complaints I am in the Westerb burbs right now, but Naperville is kind of snobby, but I had a hard time finding a place that would take 2 dogs apartment wise. Normally if you go un-incorporated you can find some nice property for not too bad of price...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RfukfreeflyingW 0 #37 July 21, 2005 I cant believe that no one mentioned that just about every city has a festival/taste all through out the summer. mhmm ribfest... which is huge on local bands, and bands from the 80's that no one cares about anymore and as far as living goes, to me western suburbs are the way to go. Lombard/Villa park isnt too expensive of a place to live, with train stations right there to take you into the city, and its not too bad to drive around in.---- -God, you are the perfect amount of dumb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diversgodown 0 #38 July 21, 2005 True I didn't think about the no yard thing!!! Plus naperville is a little far from Chicago but some crazy people make the drive. I think Arlington Heights would be a good bet easy access to 90 and 53. The areas nice, the yards are large and good party places around the area too. I lived off Golf and Arlington Heights RD. [/url]http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/renting/[url] Damn I need to know how to make things clicky>>> Help anyone??? ***Glory Favors the Bold*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #39 July 21, 2005 It's funny you mentioned the festivals. Craichead and I live in a condo literally accross the street from St. Pats Church. Every year they host their Worlds Largest Block Party. We literally live 50 feet away. Despite living in the area for close to 5 years... I've never gone. Why waste a good day of skydiving on some lame over-produced parking lot drunk-fest with crappy bands? Echo similar thoughts for Taste Of Chicago, too. I will admit to having gone there once, though - it was lunchtime and it was a "work outting". Chicago has a lot of great things going for it, fantastic restaurants, night clubs, sports... You name it. Lots of things to do withouth worrying about crime. The streets are clean and safe. However, I could REALLY do without all of the mega-"festivals". Real estate is affordable because it hasn't seen the boom of the east and west coast, but it's still appreciating at a high enough rate so that property owners will make money.__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #40 July 21, 2005 QuoteWriglyville = no yard. Dearie, some of us see this as a tremendous advantage If I walk out my front door I'm playing in the Park District or even the lake within two minutes. And I don't have to mow or shovel anything! I've lived in the Loop, Streeterville and now it's Old Town/Lincoln Park. I travel the globe but it will always be home sweet home Chicago to me. I love this place. Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hippydiver 0 #41 July 21, 2005 I see a lot of people mentioning the western suburbs and when looking for houses to rent they look good to me. Are most the western suburbs (naperville, villa park, lombard, aurora, etc) connected to the city by train? Are the trains and transit system worth using? I would assume so. Here in Houston we have no mass-transit (one of the reasons we want out), and I'd definitely use it in Chicago if it meant not sitting in traffic jams every morning. So, are the burbs mostly connected to the city? Thanks everybody---------- gravity rat formula 109 Team Gonzo and Team Jamaican Me Crazy no bullshit, let's just fly, be safe, and have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #42 July 21, 2005 Quote QuoteWriglyville = no yard. Dearie, some of us see this as a tremendous advantage If I walk out my front door I'm playing in the Park District or even the lake within two minutes. And I don't have to mow or shovel anything! I've lived in the Loop, Streeterville and now it's Old Town/Lincoln Park. I travel the globe but it will always be home sweet home Chicago to me. I love this place. Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! However I was responding directly to the request that they have a back yard for the dogs... QuoteWe'll need a 3br house or the like. Being musicians we have a hard time with apartments and the dogs need a yard. Hell I have no back yard either, yea I have two dogs,...but I just walk them. I dont want to mow a lawn Screw that...I agree with you there. I will continue to walk the dogs, and clean up after them, let someone else do the mowing She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #43 July 21, 2005 Yup take a look at http://www.metrarail.com this is the commuter rail system in addition to the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Public transportation in the Chicagoland area is really really good.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RfukfreeflyingW 0 #44 July 21, 2005 I would recommend using them, but if you dont mind driving through a few "not so perfect" areas, its not THAT bad to drive into the city, just stay off the interstates(sometimes you dont have a choice) cause they wont be much in the way of moving...---- -God, you are the perfect amount of dumb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #45 July 21, 2005 QuoteHowever I was responding directly to the request that they have a back yard for the dogs... I missed that one. Now as pennance I have to clean up your dogs' poo, huh? Nah, The Senator will have one of his staffers do it instead - at taxpayers' expense. I should run for alderman ... Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #46 July 21, 2005 Quote QuoteHowever I was responding directly to the request that they have a back yard for the dogs... I missed that one. Now as pennance I have to clean up your dogs' poo, huh? Nah, The Senator will have one of his staffers do it instead - at taxpayers' expense. I should run for alderman ... Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Nah...I will let it go this time She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAndrews 0 #47 July 21, 2005 Try Memphis, Tennessee after all the home of the blues (Beal Street) can't be that bad and they have a good party district. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
