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Chicago peeps: Other than the entire city, what are the dangerous areas to avoid?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:49 am
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:49 am
Headed to downtown soon. Should I not venture out from there?
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Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:51 am to CouldCareLess
I've been to Chicago like 4 times. I couldn't tell you. It all looks safer than NOLA.
Just don't sell drugs in someone else's territory and you should be fine.
Just don't sell drugs in someone else's territory and you should be fine.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:52 am to CouldCareLess
Downtown is great. West of downtown is just okay until you get to Lincoln Park which is great. North of downtown is great. Just don’t go south of downtown, and you’ll be fine. Chicago is one of those cities where the crime is mostly confined to the bad areas and is rarely felt by tourists.
I recommend using their bike share program to get around downtown. It’s affordable, the bikes are really great, there’s convenient stations and bike lanes everywhere, the weather is perfect for it, and Chicago is a beautiful place to ride. The architecture, the lake shore, the relatively compact nature of the city makes it ideal.
Then, when you want to go up to Wrigleyville or to the airport, you can take the L
I recommend using their bike share program to get around downtown. It’s affordable, the bikes are really great, there’s convenient stations and bike lanes everywhere, the weather is perfect for it, and Chicago is a beautiful place to ride. The architecture, the lake shore, the relatively compact nature of the city makes it ideal.
Then, when you want to go up to Wrigleyville or to the airport, you can take the L
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 10:55 am
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:53 am to GumboPot
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It all looks safer than NOLA.
What you talkin bout Willis - Afghanistan looks safer than NOLA.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:55 am to CouldCareLess
I heard West Garfield Park and Washington Park will give you the most genuine Chicago experience you can find.
Pretty much sticking with the South side of Chicago is the best bet.
Pretty much sticking with the South side of Chicago is the best bet.
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 10:59 am
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:56 am to CouldCareLess
I’d avoid the entire city. Military jets are flying over as we speak.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:57 am to CouldCareLess
Downtown area is fine. Just avoid the southside and you'll be alright.
That being said occasionally the youth from the southside will head to Michigan ave to wild out, but that always seemed to be a weekend thing.
That being said occasionally the youth from the southside will head to Michigan ave to wild out, but that always seemed to be a weekend thing.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:58 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Pretty much sticking with the South side of Chicago is the best bet.
You meant staying out of the Southside, right?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:58 am to CouldCareLess
Everything after "Welcome to Illinois"
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:59 am to CouldCareLess
Don't go to the Southside and you'll be fine.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 10:59 am to GumboPot
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You meant staying out of the Southside, right?
Most genuine Chicago experience is on the Southside. Not sure why anyone would go elsewhere?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:01 am to CouldCareLess
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The Chicago gang territory map is telling. That said, just because you're in a zone marked for a gang does not mean you will be a victim of crime. But there are obviously areas of intense gang activity (south, west side) versus areas with a few territories and clear areas that are pretty quiet (north, southwest, far southeast).
PS - you can be a victim anywhere. Don't be aimlessly surfing the net on your phone while waiting for the subway with a fat wallet in your back pocket. Use your head. It's a great city.
The Chicago gang territory map is telling. That said, just because you're in a zone marked for a gang does not mean you will be a victim of crime. But there are obviously areas of intense gang activity (south, west side) versus areas with a few territories and clear areas that are pretty quiet (north, southwest, far southeast).
PS - you can be a victim anywhere. Don't be aimlessly surfing the net on your phone while waiting for the subway with a fat wallet in your back pocket. Use your head. It's a great city.
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 11:02 am
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:04 am to TDsngumbo
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Military jets are flying over as we speak.
Southside??? Kick'n arse and taking names?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:07 am to CouldCareLess
I think downtown is probably ok since they tore down Cabrini Green
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:07 am to CouldCareLess
if driving, prepare to get raped by parking costs
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:07 am to tadman
I live one street away from a blue heart gang. Is that good or bad?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:08 am to Bawwitdabaw
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That being said occasionally the youth from the southside will head to Michigan ave to wild out, but that always seemed to be a weekend thing.
Downtown was nice earlier this summer. Cleaner than NOLA. Had to catch an uber from an L station and didn't feel like my life was in danger. Keep your head on a swivel and don't eyefrick anyone.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:08 am to CouldCareLess
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Southside??? Kick'n arse and taking names?
Practice for the air show
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:10 am to CouldCareLess
Posted on 8/18/22 at 11:11 am to Esquire
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I live one street away from a blue heart gang
They will dance the frick out of you baw, MOVE NOW!!!
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