Sweet Home, Chicago

Sweet Home, Chicago
2011 Young Alumni
Chicago Orientation Guide
Table of Contents
Notre Dame Club of Chicago
Club Membership
Get Involved!
Young Alumni
How to find an Apartment; Chicago Neighborhood Guide
Rent Guide
Moving Checklist
Chicago Transportation; Chicago Airports
Health Services
Catholic Churches
Shopping Guide
Working Out
Exploring the City
Chicago Events
Chicago Sports
Restaurants
Bars & Clubs
Miscellaneous
Disclaimers
Overview
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The Notre Dame Club of Chicago is the largest Alumni Club, serving over 16,000 alumni in the Chicagoland area.
The Club aims to increase camaraderie amongst alumni of all ages through annual events like the Rockne Athletic
Banquet, Hesburgh Forums, and a Golf Outing, provide continuing education through lecture series and seminars
and facilitate opportunities to serve the local Chicago community, as well as support current ND students.
Mission
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The Notre Dame Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization that aims to raise funds for the ND Club of Chicago
Scholarship Foundation and for the sponsorship of Summer Service Learning Projects in Chicago for current
students. The Foundation currently supports over 60 local students.
Important Club Information
•Club Director: Michele Cahill, „07
•Club email: [email protected]
•Club website: www.ndchicago.org
•Club Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook Fan Page, Twitter
•Club Address: 224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 380, Chicago, IL 60604
•Club Phone: (312) 922-4663
•Club Board Members: Click Here to access a current list of Club board members.
Membership
Membership Levels
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The Club's fiscal year AND MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE runs from July 1st to June 30th.
If you are a member of the most recent
graduating undergrad class then you receive
free membership to the Club for your first year.
Member Benefits
▫ A chance in the Club‟s Football Ticket
Lottery (DUES PAYING MEMBERS ONLY)
▫ Access to the MEMBERS ONLY pages on
the website including the:
 Ticket Exchange Page
 Job Postings Board
 Internship Postings Board
 Roommate Listing Board
Price
Membership Type
Chances in
Ticket Lottery
$150
Emerald
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$100
Gold
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$50
Blue
1
$100
Non-Alumni
1
$50
Non-Alumni Parent
1
$25
Undergrad Young Alumni
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$25
Religious Member
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FREE
Current Graduating
Undergraduate Class
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FREE
Current Undergrad and
Graduate Students
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Get Involved!
The Notre Dame Club of Chicago has many committees to get involved with.
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Young Alumni (More details on the next slide)
Alumni Schools
Freshmen Send-Off
Diversity
Golf Outing
Rockne Athletic Banquet
Hesburgh Forum Lecture Series
Networking
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Core
Construction & Real Estate (CREATE)
Attorney
Irish Entrepreneurs
Non-Profit
Service
ND Women Connect
For additional details on the committees and to sign up click here!
Young Alumni
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Any Young Alumni who are members of the ND Club of Chicago
are encouraged to attend events and participate in the planning
committee.
If you would like to get involved with the Young Alumni
Committee or if you have ANY questions about moving to
Chicago, contact Michele Cahill, ’07, Meghan Desmond, ’06,
or Jay Smith, ‘09
Events
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Monthly events: Book Club
Periodic events: Pub Crawls, Mass, Brewery Tours, Bowling
Night
Yearly events: Boat Cruise, Cubs Outing, Football and Basketball
Game Watches
All events are published in the weekly ND Club of Chicago
Newsletter under the “Young Alumni” heading. We usually give
2+ weeks notice on all events. Events are also updated on
Facebook and Twitter
How to Find an Apartment
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There are various free apartment finding services located throughout Chicago.
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They get paid with a percentage of your final rent price by the people who list the available apartments. (They will
try to push you towards higher rent so they get a higher fee at the end.)
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Be very specific of your “absolute highest price” – which should include rent + car, or just rent based on your
situation.
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Be very specific about distance away from work/school. Make sure you try your commute during the same hours
you will be commuting each day before you agree to an apartment.
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Pay attention to available public transportation near all of the buildings you view. If a train runs near the building,
wait in the unit until a train passes to determine how loud it might be.
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With all services, you can search on their site based on neighborhoods, rent requirements, amenities, lease start
dates, etc.
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It is recommended that you start looking 6-8 weeks before your expected move-in date. Landlords are notified 2
months before the end of a lease whether the current tenant will be moving out.
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Be sure to bring a camera and notebook with you – take pictures of all rooms, and the common areas so you
remember what each looked like when you are later comparing things. Be sure to take notes on: Pros / Cons /
Rent / Parking / What is included in rent price / Extra amenities.
How to Find an Apartment, Cont.
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Chicago Apartment Finders
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Apartment People
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Phone: 773-348-8921
Website: www.apartmentsavvy.com
The Apartment Guys
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Phone: 1-800-44-RENT-4
Website: www.apartmentpeople.com
Apartment Savvy
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Phone: 1-888-Finders
Website: www.chicagoapartmentfinders.com
Phone: 773-549-3474/312-440-8530
Website: www.apartmentguysofchicago.com
Other Websites
– www.rent.com
– www.chicagoreader.com
– www.chicagotribune.com
– www.walkscore.com
– www.rentometer.com
– www.housingmaps.com
Chicago Neighborhoods
West Loop
Downtown/Loop
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Close to work
Mostly high rise apartments
Live among the landmarks of Chicago, from
Grant Park, Millennium Park and Navy Pier
to the theatre district and Art Institute.
Not a very lively nightlife after post-work
happy hours
Near many Chicago museums and
attractions
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Experiencing a lot of growth and development
Home to the United Center – Bulls and
Blackhawks.
Home to Harpo Studios –Oprah!
Home to a thriving restaurant district on
Randolph Street, Greektown, Fulton Market,
and Little Italy
Mix of lofts, galleries, photographers and
graphic design firms.
L: Blue Line: Racine, UIC-Halsted, Clinton
Hyde Park
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South of Downtown.
Home to the University of Chicago, the
Museum of Science and Industry, DuSable
Museum of African American History and the
Oriental Institute.
Historic homes and landmarks mixed with twoand three-flats and affordable student-friendly
housing.
Famous 53rd street strip offers plenty of
shopping and restaurants.
No L: buses provide connections to the L and
there is a Metra station available for a quick
commute into the downtown.
South Loop
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Slightly south of Downtown.
3 main neighborhoods: Dearborn Park,
Printer‟s Row and Central Station.
Home to Soldier Field, Field Museum, Shedd
Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Buckingham
Fountain
L: Green Line, Red Line, Orange Line:
Roosevelt
River North/River West
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Located on the west bank of the Chicago River
Up and coming neighborhood
Many renovated two- and three-flats, and
brand-new loft communities rising from old
warehouses and factories.
Home to many of Chicago‟s premier
restaurants.
Packed with shopping, entertainment, and
night life.
L: Blue Line – Chicago, Grand; Green Line –
Ashland, Clinton
Chicago Neighborhoods, Cont.
Most Popular for Young Alumni
Lincoln Park
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Named for the park the neighborhood
borders, Lincoln Park encompasses over
1000 acres of public park including a free
world-class zoo, golf driving range, baseball
fields and paths for running.
Housing types: townhouses, condos,
Victorian 3-flats, and high-rises that border
the lake.
Has a lot of trendy boutiques, coffee shops,
restaurants, theaters and cinemas including
the world-famous Steppenwolf Theatre and
Chicago‟s “off-Loop” theater district.
L: Brown, Purple and Red Lines – many
stops
Lakeview/Wrigleyville
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Many buildings in this area are Graystones or
brick two-and three-flats, also many high-rises
bordering the lake.
Vibrant neighborhood infused with nightclubs
and restaurants. One of the most active areas
of Chicago with the highest concentration of
24–34 year olds in the country.
Sub neighborhoods: Wrigleyville, Boys‟ Town
Home of Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs
L: Brown, Purple and Red Lines - many stops
Gold Coast
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Wealthiest neighborhood in Chicago
Consists of high-rise apartment/condo
buildings on Lake Shore Drive facing Lake
Michigan and low-rise residential blocks
further inland.
Offers lively beaches, boutiques, incredible
cuisine and vibrant nightligte.
Popular Bars: on Division between State and
Dearborn
Restaurants: Many along Rush
L: Red Line – Clark & Division, Chicago &
State
Old Town
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Affluent and historic neighborhood, home to
many of Chicago‟s older, Victorian-era
buildings.
Home to Zanies and the Second City
improvisational comedy troupe.
Home to the annual Old Town Art-Fair in early
June.
L: Brown Line, Purple Line - Sedgwick
Chicago Neighborhoods, Cont.
Most Popular for Young Alumni
Buck Town/Wicker Park
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Made up of many new condo buildings, singlefamily homes, and two-and-three flats
“Gallery Point” is the area‟s central art colony.
Mix of chic boutiques, galleries and trendy
restaurants which results in a vibrant, dynamic
neighborhood.
Home to the annual Bucktown Arts Fest held
every August which attracts 30,000 people.
Small neighborhood bars and restaurants are
found on every corner
L: Blue Line – California, Western, Damen,
Division
Roscoe Village
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Has a small-town feel.
Restaurant and shopping district on Roscoe St
stretching from Damen to Western Ave.
Antique Row – largest concentration of antique
stores in the Midwest.
Home to the annual “Retro on Roscoe” in late
August – features a vintage car show, bands
and art, jewelry and craft booths.
L: Brown Line – Addison, Paulina
Streeterville
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Has some of Chicago‟s tallest skyscrapers,
Northwestern‟s School of Medicine and School
of Law.
Home to Navy Pier, the Museum of
Contemporary Art, the Mag Mile, Water Tower
Place, and the Museum of Contemporary Art
Lots of “Pocket Parks” and close to the
Lakefront
No L – only buses for public transportation
Ravenswood
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Housing ranges from large Victorian homes,
spacious vintage apartments in courtyard
buildings.
Area is known for its many parks and Lincoln
Square.
Shopping is a mixture of independent, unique
businesses with diverse selection of European
and American merchandise.
L: Brown Line – Rockwell, Western, Damen,
Montrose, Irving Park
Unofficial Rent Range
Neighborhood
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Bucktown
N/A
750 - 1600
1000 - 2100
1200 - 3000
River West
1000 - 1500
1200 - 1600
1400 - 2000
1800 - 3000
Gold Coast
700 - 1500
1000 - 2200
1600 - 4000
2100 - 6000
Lakeview
625 - 1200
800 - 1600
1200 - 2600
1500 - 5000
Lincoln Park
675 - 1400
850 - 2000
1200 - 3000
1700 - 5000
Old Town
675 - 1500
1000 - 2400
1300 - 3000
1800 - 5000
River North
800 - 1400
950 - 2400
1400 - 3000
2000 - 5000
Roscoe Village
N/A
850 - 1100
1200 - 2000
1500 - 2100
South/West Loop
900 - 1300
1300 - 2000
1800 - 4000
2700 - 4000
Streeterville
700 - 1500
1000 - 2100
1600 - 4000
2100 - 6000
Wicker Park
N/A
700 - 1200
900 - 2200
1200 - 2600
Rent Guide
Factors: High Rent
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View – better view, any view of water = higher price
Washer and Dryer in unit
Age of building (new or newly renovated)
Doorman or Secured Entry
Attached covered parking (usually separate, but
increases rent on unit)
Proximity to public transportation
New appliances
Corner units
Balconies/Patios
Amenities of the building: pool, exercise room, dry
cleaner, convenience mart, etc
Factors: Low Rent
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Street Parking
Age of appliances and bathroom features
Age of building (not renovated recently)
Proximity to public transportation – either very close
(can hear the train passing) or very far away (more
than ¾ mile walk)
Reputation of Management Company / Landlord
Availability to Section 8 Tenants
Amount of utilities that come separate
Volume of traffic on nearby streets / How loud area is
on weekends
Length of commute to the Loop
Possible Extras
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Water (many buildings include this in rent)
Electric (ranges based on time of year)
Cable (some buildings include or get a discount)
Phone/Internet (some buildings will include or get a
discount)
Gas (depends on if your unit has it)
Parking (depends on covered v. non-covered,
attached v. not)
Security deposit – usually equal to one year of rent
Moving Checklist
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Change of Address
– Credit cards, student loans, cell-phone, ND Alumni Association
– https://moversguide.usps.com
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Setting up internet, cable and phone
– After signing on your apartment, get started on setting these up so they will be
ready the day you move in (can take up to a month!!)
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Setting up electric, gas, water, heat
– Electric = ComEd
http://www.comed.com/sites/customerservice/Pages/StartStopMove.aspx
– Gas = Peoples Energy – www.peoplesenergy.com
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New Bank in Chicago
Renter’s Insurance
Chicago Transportation
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Chicago Transit Authority: CTA
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Metra – Suburban Rail
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www.metrarail.com
Provides transportation from the suburbs into the city. There are some Metra
stations that are in the city limits.
Pace – Suburban buses
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www.transitchicago.com
The “L” (Because it's largely “Elevated” and goes around the Loop) - 8 Lines
Buses
For fare information click here.
www.pacebus.com
Provides bus transportation in the suburbs.
Walking
Chicago Transportation, Cont.
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If you bring a car to Chicago
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http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
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Change Driver‟s License
• Also changes your voter registration at the same time!
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Change License Plates
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Change Title of your Car
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Update/Change Insurance to Chicago
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Vehicle Stickers (updated yearly)
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http://www.chicityclerk.com/licenses/citystickers.html
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Illinois State Inspection
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Other
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Speed-limit on Lake Shore Drive changes seasonally
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Don‟t test the parking authorities – they always win!
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Don‟t talk on your cell phone – they will ticket you!
Chicago Airports
• O’Hare
▫ Major Hub for:
 United
▫ Accessible via CTA - Blue Line
• Midway
▫ Major Hub for:
 Southwest
▫ Accessible via CTA - Orange Line
• Additional Airport Transportation Options
▫ Taxi - From the loop about $40
▫ Airport Shuttles
Health Services
Care depends on health coverage.
▫ Check with your insurance provider for a complete list of treatment facilities
Local Hospitals (a few)
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
John H. Stroger Junior Hospital Cook County
Northwestern Memorial Hospitals
Rush University Medical Center
St. Joseph Hospital
University of Chicago Hospitals
University of Illinois Medical Center
Catholic Churches
Church
Location
Website
Saturday
Sunday
St. Alphonsus
1429 W. Wellington Ave
www.stalphonsuschgo.org
5:30pm - ENG
7:45am, 10:30am, 5:00pm – ENG
9:15am – GER, 12:15pm - SPAN
St. Andrew
3546 N. Paulina St
www.saintandrewchicago.com
4:00pm
8:00am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 5:30pm
Assumption
323 W. Illinois St.
www.assumption-chgo.org
5:00pm
7:30am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:10pm,
5:00pm
St. Benedict
2215 W. Irving Park Rd
www.stbenedict.com
5:00pm
8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 6:30pm
St. Clement
642 W. Deming Pl
www.stclementchurch.org
5:00pm
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 7:00pm
Holy Name Cathedral
730 N. Wabash Ave
www.holynamecathedral.org
5:15pm, 7:30pm
7:00am, 8:15am, 9:30am, 11:00am,
12:30am, 5:15pm
Immaculate
Conception
1431 N. North Park Ave.
www.sjicparish.org
5:00pm
9:30am, 12:30p
St. Joseph
1107 N. Orleans St
www.sjicparish.org
none
8:00am, 11:00am
St. John Cantius
825 N. Carpenter St
www.cantius.org
5:00pm
7:30am – Latin Low; 9:00am – ENG;
11:00am – Latin; 12:30pm – Latin High
St. Josaphat
2311 N. Southport Ave
www.stjosaphatparish.org
5:00pm
8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm
Catholic Churches, Cont.
Church
Location
Website
Saturday
Sunday
St. Mary of the Lake
4200 N. Sheridan Rd
www.smolchicago.com
4:30pm
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am,
1:00pm - SPAN
St. Michael
1633 N. Cleveland Ave
www.st-mikes.org
5:30pm
9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
4640 N. Ashland Ave
www.ololchicago.parishesonline.com
5:00pm – ENG
6:30pm – SPAN
8:00am, 11:30am – ENG
9:30am, 1:30pm - SPAN
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel
708 W. Belmont Ave
www.mt-carmel.org
4:30pm
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 4:30pm
Old St. Patrick’s
718 W. Adams St
www.oldstpats.org
None.
7:00am, 8:15am, 9:30am, 11:15am,
12:45pm, 5:00pm
St. Peter
110 W. Madison St
www.stpetersloop.org
5:00pm
9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 6:00pm
Queen of Angels
4412 N. Western Ave
Parish.queenofangelschicago.org
5:00pm
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am – ENG
12:30 - SPAN
St. Teresa of Avila
1930 N. Kenmore Ave
www.st-teresa.net
5:15pm
9:00am, 12:00pm, 6:00pm – ENG
10:30am - SPAN
St. Vincent De Paul
1010 W. Webster Ave
www.stvdep.org
5:00pm
8:00am, 10:00am, 5:00pm
9:30pm – when DePaul is in session
Also visit www.archchicago.org for additional information on Catholic Churches and communities in Chicago.
Shopping Guide
Downtown
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Michigan Avenue – Magnificent Mile
- Water Tower
- 900 North
State Street
- Macy‟s
- Block 37
- Nordstrom Rack
- Urban Outfitters
Fullerton/Elston/Clybourn
•Clothing & Accessories
- Kohl‟s
- Old Navy
•Discount Dept. Stores
- Costco
- Target
- Marshalls
- TJ Maxx
•Specialty Stores
- Office Max
- Party City
- PetSmart
- Sports Authority
Halsted/Armitage/Webster
• Accessories
• Clothing Boutiques (MANY)
• Health & Beauty
• Gift Stores
• Home Furnishings
• Specialty Stores
North Ave/Clybourn Corridor
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Clothing & Accessories
- Gap
- Banana Republic
- Express
- Old Navy
- And More!
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Grocery & Specialty Foods
- Whole Foods
- Trader Joe‟s
- Sam‟s Wines & Spirits
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Home Furnishings
- Bed, Bath & Beyond - Cost Plus
- Container Store
- Pottery Barn
- Home Depot
- Crate & Barrel, Crate & Barrel Outlet, CB2
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Specialty Stores: Best Buy, Borders, Petco
Suburbs – Schaumburg
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Clothing & Accessories
- Woodfield Mall
- Kohl‟s
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Discount Dept. Stores
- Costco
- Target
- Meijer
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Home Furnishings
- IKEA
Working Out
• Lakefront biking/running path
• 18 miles.
• Each half mile is marked.
• Chicago Area Runners Association
• Sponsors training and social
events for runners
• Accenture Triathlon in August
• Gyms
– Lakeshore Athletic Club
– Lifetime Fitness
– Crunch Fitness
– Bally's
– LA Fitness
– World Gym
– David Barton Gym
Exploring the City
Magnificent Mile – the stretch of North Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Oak Street
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Water Tower – serves as the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Visitor‟s Welcome Center
• Gained notoriety after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 – one of the few buildings to survive
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Water Tower Place
• Contains an 8-floor Mall with over 100 shops and department stores
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John Hancock Tower
• Contains the highest residences in the world with over 700 condos
• The building also houses offices and restaurants
• Restaurants – The Signature Room on the 95th Floor, Cheesecake Factory, Jamba Juice
• Hosts an annual stair climb race: “Hustle up the Hancock”
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Drake Hotel
Exploring the City, Cont.
Parks/Outdoor Attractions
Museums
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Adler Planetarium
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Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago Historical Society
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The Field Museum
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Shedd Aquarium
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Museum of Science and Industry
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Brookfield Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Navy Pier
Lincoln Park
Grant Park
Millennium Park
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Lollapalooza music festival hosted
annually in the summer
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Ice skating rink in the winter
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Outdoor music pavilions including free
symphonic performances
Arlington Park
Theatre and Music
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Lyric Opera
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Chicago Symphony
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Broadway in Chicago
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Goodman Theater
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House of Blues
Chicago Events
Winter
•Christkindlmarket (Daley Plaza) – December
•Ice Skating in Millennium Park
•Chicago Auto Show
Spring
•St. Patrick‟s Day – Parade downtown and annual dyeing of the river
•National Restaurant Association Show – May
Summer
•Taste of Chicago – July
•Venetian Night – July
•Lollapalooza – August
•Air & Water Show – August
•Chicago Triathlon – August
Fall
•Celtic Fest – September
•Lincoln Park Oktoberfest – September
•Chicago Marathon – October
Other
•Local street festivals – April through October
• For more information on festivals: cityofchicago.org and Chicago.metromix.com
Chicago Sports
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Cubs: http://cubs.mlb.com
White Sox: http://whitesox.mlb.com
Bears: www.chicagobears.com
Bulls: www.nba.com/bulls
Chicago Fire: http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com
Blackhawks: http://blackhawks.nhl.com
Chicago Sky (WNBA): http://www.wnba.com/sky/
Restaurants
From OpenTable 2011 Best of Chicago
Italian
American
Mexican
Pelago (Gold Coast)
Piccolo Sogno (River West)
Viaggio Ristorante (West Loop)
Rosebud (Loop/Gold Coast)
RoSal‟s (Little Italy)
Sapori Trattoria (Lincoln Park)
Spiaggia (Gold Coast)
Tarantino‟s (Lincoln Park)
Anteprima (Andersonville)
MK (River North)
North Pond (Lincoln Park)
Kinzie Chop House (River North)
Mike Ditka‟s (Gold Coast)
Sepia (River West)
Wildfire (River North)
Crofton on Wells (River North)
Table Fifty-Two (Gold Coast)
The Publican (West Loop)
RL Restaurant (Gold Coast)
Lalo‟s
Uncle Julio‟s
Frontera Grill (River North)
Topolobampo (River North)
Mexique (West Town)
Las Palmas (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
Moes Cantina (River North/Wrigleyville)
Pizza:
Giordanos
Lou Malnati‟s
Original Gino‟s East
Pizzeria Due
Osteria Via Stato
The Art of Pizza
Piece
Homemade Pizza Co.
Steak Houses
Gibsons (Gold Coast)
Ruth‟s Chris (River North)
Harry Caray‟s (River North)
Morton‟s (Loop/Gold Coast)
Shula‟s (Gold Coast)
Chicago Cut (River North)
Carmichaels (West Loop)
Keefer‟s (River North)
Rosebud (Gold Coast)
Great for Brunch
Broadway Cellars (Edgewater)
South Water Kitchen (Loop)
Eatt (River North)
Hearty (Lakeview)
Nightwood (Pilsen)
Zed 451 (River North)
Rockit Bar & Grill (River North)
Other
Girl & the Goat (West Loop)
Sprout (Lincoln Park)
Sunda (River North)
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba (Lincoln Park)
RJ Grunt‟s (Lincoln Park)
Bars & Clubs
Lakeview/Wrigleyville
Lincoln Park
Beaumont
Hidden Shamrock
John Barleycorn
Kincaid‟s
Lion‟s Head/The Apartment
McGees
Subterranean
Trinity
Wrightwood Tap
Delilah‟s
Galway Arms
Galway Bay
Webster Wine Bar
Gold Coast
Other
Crobar
Hange Uppe
Hunt Club
Leg Room
McFaddens
Mother‟s
Mother‟s Too
Angels & Kings
Citizen Bar – River North
Club 720 - River North
Nacional 27 - River North
Old Town Social - Old Town
Map Room - Wicker
Park/Bucktown
Joe‟s on Weed
Berlin
Big City Tap
The Copa
Cubby Bear
Duffy‟s
Durkins
Duke of Perth
Guthrie's Tavern
Houndstooth
Hydrate
Justin‟s
Moe‟s Cantina
Mullen‟s
Murphy‟s Bleachers
Mystic Celt
Nick‟s Uptown
Red Ivy
Redmond‟s
Schoolyard
Sheffield‟s
Sluggers
SoPo
Toons
Waterhouse
Wellington‟s
Miscellaneous
Radio Stations
Frequency
Letters
Description
93.1
WXRT
Rock
94.7
WZZN
Alternative
95.5
WNUA
Smooth Jazz
96.3
WBBM
Top 40
97.1
WDRV
Classic Rock
97.9
WLUP
Rock
99.5
WUSN
Country
100.3
WNND
Contemporary
101.1
WKQX
Alternative
101.9
WTMX
Contemporary
104.3
WJMK
Contemporary
105.9
WCFS
Mix
107.5
WGCI
Hip Hop
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Red Eye
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Windy City Times
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Disclaimers
Most information taken from the following sites:
– Chicago Tribune
– Chicago Apartment Finders
– Apartment People
– Chicago Tribune
– Metromix.com
– ND Club of Chicago Website
– Picking the brains of those who have lived in Chicago
If you have any questions at all, contact:
– Meghan Desmond/Jay Smith- [email protected]
– Michele Cahill – [email protected]