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Chicago, Illinois
Submitted by Jen
Even after almost completely burning to the ground in 1871 (legend has it, farmer Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern and nearly wiped out the city), ‘The Windy City’, AKA, the home of broad shoulders and deep dish pizza, AKA, Chicago (an Iroquois word meaning ‘smelly onion’) is one of the largest cities in the U.S. Positioned along the West side of Lake Michigan, Chicago’s skyline is one of, if not the most recognizable skylines in the world, mainly because of the country’s (and the world’s up until the late 90s) tallest building The Sears’ Tower and it’s shorter side kick, the John Hancock. The Sears’ Tower still boasts the highest usable of any building, as Malaysia just stuck a large antenna on top of a building. (Cheaters.) FYI, Donald Trump is in the process of building a new condo overlooking the Chicago River (which by the by, is dyed green every St. Patty’s day) that will supposedly be even taller. Though the weather lives up to it’s namesake, Chicago was actually dubbed ‘The Windy City’ because of all the loud, ‘windy’ politicians that didn’t shut up. (Of course today, with indightments being the norm in the cities government, things have quieted down a bit.) Chicagoan like to say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a day,” because it will change.
There is one telling question that every Chicagoan must be able to answer. The issue divides the city, turning families, friends, and coworkers against each other. ‘Cubs or Sox?’ You must pick a side, there is no middle ground. Both teams’ respective field’s can be reached via the red line on Chicago’s elevated train system, AKA, the ‘L’.(Although we all know the White Sox don’t count as a team, so there’s really no point in mentioning them.) Ask any Cubs’ fan about the infamous ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’, or the ‘Bartman Ball’ and they will eagerly tell you the tales of woe. Though baseball rules the city, Chicago still loves ‘Da Bears’, and ‘Da Bulls’. In the glory days of the mid-eighties came the smash hit ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’, complete with rhythm challenged 300 lbs linebackers attempting to bust a move. And unless you lived under a rock during the 1990s, you are aware of the greatest basketball to ever play the game, Michael Jordan, who led the Bulls to 6 world championships.
If there is anything that Trumps sports in Chicago, its food; rich, greasy, coronary causing food. A visit to the American Heart Association’s public enemy number one is not complete without a slice of deep-dish pizza. The best, in my opinion, is the sausage pizza from Gino’s East. Part of the fun of Gino’s East is partaking in vandalism; customers are encouraged to write on walls, tables, and chairs, (just no carving). Other notable Chicago food-finds include, but are not, limited to Eli’s Cheesecake factory, Weber’s grill, Portillo’s, and a Chicago-style hotdog (a word of warning, it is considered a cardinal sin to put ketchup on a hot dog here, don’t even ask).
Virtually anyone who’s anyone in the comedy world performed at ‘The Second City’ at some point in their early career including: Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Conan O’Brien, and literally the entire original cast of Saturday Night Live. The long-running sketch ‘The Super Fans’ and take on restaurant The Billy-Goat Tavern (cheeseborger, cheeseborger, cheeseborger) were both alive and well even before SNL made it to TV. Chicago is also home to Oprah, Vince Vaughn, Walt Disney, Andy Richter, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway (see ‘Oak Park’) the band ‘Chicago’ and the Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan. Most tourism books will tell you to see Navy Pier, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Museum of Science and industry, and while those are all must-sees, my personal recommendation would be to bypass the crowds and take a bike ride down the Lake Shore Path on a summer night. Even the most jaded resident is blown away by the view of the lit-up Ferris Wheel along the lake front. If you’re looking for the quintessential photo op, head down to the Shedd and Soldier Field for the city’s best view of the skyline. (Incidentally, Soldier Field now looks as though a space ship landed on the Coliseum, so you can’t miss it.) I really can’t say enough about Chicago, although if you are still reading this, I’m sure you disagree. Perhaps I’m a bit biased, but I can honestly say Chicago is one the most amazing cities in the country, if not the world, and a must for anyone passing through the mid-west.
Oak Park, Illinois
Submitted by Jen
Sharing a border with Chicago, Oak Park is the nearest Western suburb in the Chicagoland area. With a population of over 50,000 peeps, Oak Park is just a 15 minute 'L' ride(that's the elevated train system for all you foreigners) from the heart of downtown. It's the hometown of numerous notable Americans, such as: Ernest Hemingway (who went to my high school)Frank Lloyd Wright (His house and museum are only two blocks from where I grew up) and the voice of Homer Simpson, among other characters, Dan Castelleneta. (Who also went to my high school!) Oak Park is has a rep for being very liberal, and last year was named the 5th sexiest city in the country, (I want to say by Forbes, but I'm not positive) I have no idea why because it's mostly kids and old people, but there it is. What I like about Oak Park is how it's so close to the city, but is a completely different from the busy, crowded atmosphere. It's an ideal place to grow up, and to raise a family. (But if I lived there as a single 20-something I'd shoot myself).
Nothin' but love to the OP though! ;)
Schaumburg, Illinois
Submitted by Jennifer
It is a nice town. Its huge with a mall and the headquarters for Motorola
