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Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:46 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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They have gotten themselves into big trouble with the muni bonds. Hard to see how it doesn't end with somebody getting burned bad. Luckily the influx of young, rich hipsters makes the debt servicable for now.
Pretty much
The population of the city itself has remained steady at around 3,000,000 over the last 25 years, but it has become much wealthier. A lot of impoverished citizens moved away (some to the near suburbs, some moved to the South), and the younger, wealthier professional class has exploded here. I live not far from where Cabrini Green used to be, and it's amazing what that area looks like now - there is an uber-expensive British boarding school, an REI, brand new condos, etc, etc.
The legacy costs are what's keeping the city from exploding. I honestly think the best thing that could happen right now is the city going bankrupt (or nearly there). New York was very close to it in 1975, and it was the best thing that ever happened to NYC.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:50 pm to swampdawg
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Worth a long weekend visit? I have always wanted to go but never made it.
Definitely. Most of the city is very nice and liveable. A lot of cool attractions. Just go the right time of year.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:55 pm to 632627
I've been to Chicago. Stay out of the south part and it's awesome. Hot women and very clean. Nola really is filthy in comparison.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:11 pm to 632627
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actually cleaner
Where the f are you staying? I lived there for three years, corner Lincoln and Irving Park, and hung out a lot on the South Side during summer, and Chicago ... well, I love the place, but clean hardly describes the city. One of the nice things about the snow was how it covered up all the trash and garbage everywhere.
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tons of beautiful women
There we agree. Pretty and friendly; #1 place I ever lived for agreeable, plentiful, quality female companionship.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:19 pm to DevinTheDude
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The winter does suck in Chicago but you're really exaggerating here. March-November are fine to be outside if you know how to put a sweatshirt/jacket on and aren't a giant pussy. So pretty much 1/4 of the year sucks balls. But it's not really that much different than a lot of the Northeast- Boston was much more miserable than Chicago this winter. I love DC and have spent a ton of time there but as a midwesterner sometimes the summers are simply miserable for me there with the humidity. I can't handle being fully dressed outside and you start to overheat and just sweat buckets.
Some people are more hot-natured and others are more cold-natured. You're forgetting that most of this board lives in the Deep South. As a result, we're either more acclimated to a hot climate, or we self-selected by choosing to live in a place where we don't really experience winter.
I don't care for Northern winters. I wear jeans during the summer--but I would never call someone a wuss for thinking Mississippi summers are too hot.
As far as Chicago, I've been there a couple of times. It's OK but not great, and while I wouldn't be averse to a return visit, it's not something that would be high on my priority list.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:24 pm to Bestbank Tiger
Chicago has its good and its bad....I just moved here from Philly. The Chicago suburbs lack the charm that the Philly burbs have...mostly strip malls. The city is clean, and the lake is beautiful. The deep dish pizza is excellent. The people are a lot nicer than northeasterners.....I'll check back in when winter hits.
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Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:29 pm to 632627
Take the tour of Wrigly field since the Cubs are not in town. One of the best tours I've ever done. They take you through every nook and cranny of the stadium.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:32 pm to dillpickleLSU
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Chicago has its good and its bad....I just moved here from Philly.
Definitely an upgrade. I've been to Philthydelphia a couple of times.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:14 pm to Bestbank Tiger
Just completed my first winter here and holy shite - April was a downer, but it's absolutely kicking arse right now and the next three months are packed with concerts and neighborhood street festivals
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:24 pm to 632627
Went last year for the first time then moved about 4 hrs away so I've been a couple more times since.
No doubt one of the best cities in the country. The talent is
No doubt one of the best cities in the country. The talent is
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:27 pm to The realpurpangold
My sons godfather is from Chicago and I met him down here in Louisiana for college and we ended up both being in the same fraternity.
He texted me recently saying he wants to come back to LA. Said he forgot how frickin brutal the winters are. He's doing grad work up there but wants to come down here. He loves Chicago but he sent a picture of his truck after a snow/ice overnight. Have to chip your way into the damn car lol.
He texted me recently saying he wants to come back to LA. Said he forgot how frickin brutal the winters are. He's doing grad work up there but wants to come down here. He loves Chicago but he sent a picture of his truck after a snow/ice overnight. Have to chip your way into the damn car lol.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:35 pm to 632627
I have to LOL at people who are wowed by Chicago.
Chicago has been one of the best cities in USA for a long time. Where have u been?
East Coaster? West Coaster? Southerner scared of the Chicago crime???
Chicago has been one of the best cities in USA for a long time. Where have u been?
East Coaster? West Coaster? Southerner scared of the Chicago crime???
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:47 pm to 632627
Glad you're enjoying it here. 
I've been living here the past year and a half and absolutely love it. Sure, the winters are no picnic and as a southerner I'll never get used to them, but it's worth it for the kick arse summers and an all around amazing city.
I recommend going somewhere to catch the Blackhawks game tonight, the city loves this team and the bars will be electric (I'm watching at home so I can flip to the Hawks during LSU/ULL commercials). If you need any restaurant or bar recs, just holla
I've been living here the past year and a half and absolutely love it. Sure, the winters are no picnic and as a southerner I'll never get used to them, but it's worth it for the kick arse summers and an all around amazing city. I recommend going somewhere to catch the Blackhawks game tonight, the city loves this team and the bars will be electric (I'm watching at home so I can flip to the Hawks during LSU/ULL commercials). If you need any restaurant or bar recs, just holla
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Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:47 pm to stlslick
quote:Exactly
has been one of the best cities in USA for a long time. Where have u been?
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:56 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Like everyone has said, it's ridiculously fun from May to August. I disagree with Abu on the cost of living. I know some ballers who live in pretty humble abodes there. You need to be rich to enjoy living there, otherwise you have to live way out in the burbs.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:58 pm to Bunk Moreland
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Like everyone has said, it's ridiculously fun from May to August.
More like May-October, with good days in November and December. It doesn't really get awful till mid January.
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You need to be rich to enjoy living there, otherwise you have to live way out in the burbs.
LOL you have no idea what you're talking about
Posted on 6/6/15 at 6:01 pm to foreverLSU
Hey, forever. Do you ever miss Arlington? I trust all is well with you and yours.
Do you ever miss Arlington? I trust all is well with you and yours.Posted on 6/6/15 at 6:04 pm to 632627
I've gone there a couple of times, and would live there if I could.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 6:17 pm to Fun Bunch
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Chicago is the shite.
Great restaurants too. World class.
Someone page runningtiger/TulaneLSU. This thread could go for a while if we get him in here.
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