The Official "I'm visiting/moving to Chicago, what should I do?" Thread - Page 3

***i_am_hydrogen*** · April 23rd, 2006, 03:17 AM

Loyola University is in Edgewater. You can read about Edgewater here.

Mr Man · April 25th, 2006, 03:05 AM

^ Thanks. As much as I hate Wikipedia, I must admit the neighborhoods of Chicago feature is very informative and helpful.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhoods_of_Chicago

Steely Dan · April 25th, 2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrogen

Loyola University is in Edgewater. You can read about Edgewater here.

most of loyola's main campus is actually north of devon, so it's in rogers park. but devon is the border of edgewater & RP.

UrbanSophist · April 25th, 2006, 03:59 AM

The neighborhoods of Chicago lay within Chicago's seventy-seven community areas. These designations are not governmental, but are based on the names given by the Social Science Research Committee at the University of Chicago in the 1920's for purposes of a long-term population study.

Hmm. I didn't know that. Cool.

***i_am_hydrogen*** · April 25th, 2006, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

most of loyola's main campus is actually north of devon, so it's in rogers park. but devon is the border of edgewater & RP.

Right, of course. I should know better. I was actually just up there a few days ago exploring. Don't get me wrong, I love Lake Shore Drive. But I think it's so nice how the Loyola campus has direct access to the lake without interference from LSD. The beach had a really nice vibe.

UrbanSophist · April 25th, 2006, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrogen

Right, of course. I should know better. I was actually just up there a few days ago exploring. Don't get me wrong, I love Lake Shore Drive. But I think it's so nice how the Loyola campus has direct access to the lake without interference from LSD. The beach had a really nice vibe.

I agree. And it's actually a pretty campus too. Also, the surrounding area is quite dense and extremely diverse.

gálibo · April 28th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Time ago I listened about a Jazz Club in Chicago, called Kingston mines. ¿what about? ¿ it´s fine,good? ¿ what style ? ¿ where is it?

Thanks

forumly_chgoman · April 28th, 2006, 05:59 PM

IMHO super touristy, there are better, more intimate places

UrbanSophist · April 28th, 2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gálibo

Time ago I listened about a Jazz Club in Chicago, called Kingston mines. ¿what about? ¿ it´s fine,good? ¿ what style ? ¿ where is it?

Thanks

Well, it surely is a touristy place. But that's only because its very famous. And it's not a jazz club. It's a blues club. It's on Noth Halsted Street in either Lincoln Park or Lakeview.

Here's a link to their webpage:

http://www.kingstonmines.com/

If you wanted a jazz club, Jazz Showcase is where you are likely to find the best 'shows' in the city: http://www.jazzshowcase.com/

spygroove · April 30th, 2006, 01:47 AM

To those looking for an apartment, highrise or otherwise, check out the Apartment People. They have tons of listings, many of which are from individual condo owners looking to lease out the condo. They will sit down with you for about fifteen minutes and match your needs to a database. Then, a representative drives you around, sometimes all day.

I should qualify that they neglected to inform me of a significant fee imposed by my new apartment. Circumstances required that I pay it, too, so I was pretty angry. Still, I think this was an honest mistake.

If you're a newcomer to Chicago, getting them to drive you around and show you lots of apartments is educational even if you end up renting from some other place.

Bo B · April 30th, 2006, 11:06 AM

I read somewhere that Wheaton College has one of C.S. Lewis' Wardrobe that figures prominently in the Lion, the With and the Wardrobe. Do they still have it? Is it on display for the public or not? Thanks much.

CPD · April 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gálibo

Time ago I listened about a Jazz Club in Chicago, called Kingston mines. ¿what about? ¿ it´s fine,good? ¿ what style ? ¿ where is it?

Thanks

Green Mill is my favorite for Jazz. It's like walking into a jazz club from half a century ago. (Well, it IS a jazz club from half a century ago-and longer still.)

AspiringBleacherBum · May 1st, 2006, 05:10 AM

Hi, Everyone:

I know it's a shot in the dark, but would anyone be familiar with 211 East Delaware (apartment building)?

I have been scouring Craiglist & ChicagoReader (among other sites) faithfully, and am usually able to get reviews and/or floorplans via the Net. But even Googleing has been futile, as far as this specific apartment building.

This particular building does have listings on C-Reader, and the starting rents seem so reasonable for that immediate area (under a grand - WOW!). I'm guessing it's vintage (old), and that's cool. But you know what they say ... if it seems too good to be true ...

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated! I'm stumped on this one ;>)

Thank you, again, for this great site and your priceless discussions!!

UrbanSophist · May 1st, 2006, 05:24 AM

^ Sounds like the Gold Coast.

AspiringBleacherBum · May 1st, 2006, 06:37 AM

Hi, UrbanSophist:

Sorry I wasn't more specific. It is the building itself which I am wondering about.
Historic aspect ... what it looks like ... even any tidbits & casual observations from anyone who, perhaps, has merely passed it would be great.

It's just a block or two southeast of the Drake, within a five block radius E/NE of Palmolive/Hancock/Water Tower Place. I was simply amazed to see anything in such close proximity to these (!) for under a grand a month.

Thanks!

spyguy · May 1st, 2006, 06:45 AM

Maybe try searching for Delaware Apartments instead?

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=116637

***i_am_hydrogen*** · May 1st, 2006, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AspiringBleacherBum

Hi, UrbanSophist:

Sorry I wasn't more specific. It is the building itself which I am wondering about.
Historic aspect ... what it looks like ... even any tidbits & casual observations from anyone who, perhaps, has merely passed it would be great.

It's just a block or two southeast of the Drake, within a five block radius E/NE of Palmolive/Hancock/Water Tower Place. I was simply amazed to see anything in such close proximity to these (!) for under a grand a month.

Thanks!

It's in Streeterville.

The Chicago Reader has a couple of photos.

Ratings.

If you want detailed info, I'd suggest just calling them and asking.

spyguy · May 2nd, 2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo B

I read somewhere that Wheaton College has one of C.S. Lewis' Wardrobe that figures prominently in the Lion, the With and the Wardrobe. Do they still have it? Is it on display for the public or not? Thanks much.

I think so.
http://www.wheaton.edu/learnres/wade/

Devon · May 3rd, 2006, 12:01 AM

ok, hopefully i'm on the right thread now lol. as i posted in the other thread i'm planning on moving from michigan to chicago really soon and was wondering where are the best places to find a place in a decent neighborhood with reasonable rent.

UrbanSophist · May 3rd, 2006, 12:12 AM

lol. Everyone wants to find a good neighborhood with easy-on-the-wallet rent.

The typical portal neighborhoods for migraters are Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and of course downtown.

But give us some more information. What do you like to do? What is "reasonable rent" to you?

April 25th, 2006, 03:05 AM	#42
Mr Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ORD - JAX Posts: 1,392 Likes (Received): 0	^ Thanks. As much as I hate Wikipedia, I must admit the neighborhoods of Chicago feature is very informative and helpful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhoods_of_Chicago __________________ Rest In Peace Pope John Paul II

April 25th, 2006, 03:59 AM	#44
UrbanSophist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 2,874 Likes (Received): 0	The neighborhoods of Chicago lay within Chicago's seventy-seven community areas. These designations are not governmental, but are based on the names given by the Social Science Research Committee at the University of Chicago in the 1920's for purposes of a long-term population study. Hmm. I didn't know that. Cool. __________________ Chicago http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381690 New York http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378936 http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378938

May 1st, 2006, 05:24 AM	#54
UrbanSophist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 2,874 Likes (Received): 0	^ Sounds like the Gold Coast. __________________ Chicago http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381690 New York http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378936 http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378938

May 3rd, 2006, 12:12 AM	#60
UrbanSophist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 2,874 Likes (Received): 0	lol. Everyone wants to find a good neighborhood with easy-on-the-wallet rent. The typical portal neighborhoods for migraters are Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and of course downtown. But give us some more information. What do you like to do? What is "reasonable rent" to you? __________________ Chicago http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381690 New York http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378936 http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378938

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April 23rd, 2006, 03:17 AM	#41
*i_am_hydrogen* muted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,192 Likes (Received): 8	Loyola University is in Edgewater. You can read about Edgewater here.

April 28th, 2006, 11:26 AM	#47
gálibo BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid/San Sebastian Posts: 149 Likes (Received): 0	Time ago I listened about a Jazz Club in Chicago, called Kingston mines. ¿what about? ¿ it´s fine,good? ¿ what style ? ¿ where is it? Thanks

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forumly_chgoman BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 768 Likes (Received): 0	IMHO super touristy, there are better, more intimate places

April 30th, 2006, 01:47 AM	#50
spygroove Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	To those looking for an apartment, highrise or otherwise, check out the Apartment People. They have tons of listings, many of which are from individual condo owners looking to lease out the condo. They will sit down with you for about fifteen minutes and match your needs to a database. Then, a representative drives you around, sometimes all day. I should qualify that they neglected to inform me of a significant fee imposed by my new apartment. Circumstances required that I pay it, too, so I was pretty angry. Still, I think this was an honest mistake. If you're a newcomer to Chicago, getting them to drive you around and show you lots of apartments is educational even if you end up renting from some other place.

April 30th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#51
Bo B Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 44 Likes (Received): 1	I read somewhere that Wheaton College has one of C.S. Lewis' Wardrobe that figures prominently in the Lion, the With and the Wardrobe. Do they still have it? Is it on display for the public or not? Thanks much.

May 1st, 2006, 05:10 AM	#53
AspiringBleacherBum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Don't ask :>) (Hint:City that BOOed Mike Schmidt) Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Hi, Everyone: I know it's a shot in the dark, but would anyone be familiar with 211 East Delaware (apartment building)? I have been scouring Craiglist & ChicagoReader (among other sites) faithfully, and am usually able to get reviews and/or floorplans via the Net. But even Googleing has been futile, as far as this specific apartment building. This particular building does have listings on C-Reader, and the starting rents seem so reasonable for that immediate area (under a grand - WOW!). I'm guessing it's vintage (old), and that's cool. But you know what they say ... if it seems too good to be true ... Any thoughts would be very much appreciated! I'm stumped on this one ;>) Thank you, again, for this great site and your priceless discussions!!

May 1st, 2006, 06:37 AM	#55
AspiringBleacherBum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Don't ask :>) (Hint:City that BOOed Mike Schmidt) Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Hi, UrbanSophist: Sorry I wasn't more specific. It is the building itself which I am wondering about. Historic aspect ... what it looks like ... even any tidbits & casual observations from anyone who, perhaps, has merely passed it would be great. It's just a block or two southeast of the Drake, within a five block radius E/NE of Palmolive/Hancock/Water Tower Place. I was simply amazed to see anything in such close proximity to these (!) for under a grand a month. Thanks!

May 1st, 2006, 06:45 AM	#56
spyguy Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,947 Likes (Received): 6	Maybe try searching for Delaware Apartments instead? http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=116637

May 3rd, 2006, 12:01 AM	#59
Devon Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5 Likes (Received): 0	ok, hopefully i'm on the right thread now lol. as i posted in the other thread i'm planning on moving from michigan to chicago really soon and was wondering where are the best places to find a place in a decent neighborhood with reasonable rent.