responses update

So far I have received several suggestions of favorite places to go. Tomorrow will be my first excursion. Here are some of the suggestions so far. If you want, check out one of these places and send me info on what you thought of the site or take a photo and I will include it in my project.

1.I am a Chicago native. Born and raised on the North Side. One of my favorite places to be in Chicago is to drive inbound (i.e. towards the city) on teh Eisenhower expressway on a clear day when you can see the skyline sprawled out in front of you. Best of luck with your project and Welcome to my hometown.
Deb

2.there is a place just southof devon just west of central avenue where the river runs through the woods and a small neighborhood I f you would like my wife and my self and our 2 yearold boy will show you the walking trail.I have seen deer coyote and once i saw ablue heron fox rabbits.All of this 70 or 80 feet from a chicago road

3.My favorite place in the city, besides the lake front is my church, Apostolic Churc of God on 63rd and Dorchester. I love it because I did not grow up in church like some people, but this place was instantly like a second home. They offer alot of free classes: spiritul of course, but also language, money management, etc.
It is a beautiful building that is currenly building a youth center. Notable Chicagoians attend worship there as well.

There is a website: apostolicchurchofgod.net

Come in, walk around, talk to people, attend service and maybe a class of your choosing! Also pick up the Cross & Crown Newsletter.

Stephanie

4.GO TO THESE PLACES:

Food:

ok, so there is this thai place right near wrigley
field. its called cozy noodles and rice. website:
www.cozychicago.com. fun looking place, delicious thai
food if you like it.

there is also a really great place on belmont called
bittersweet. its like this
bakery-slash-patisserie-slash-chocolate place-slash
special of the day type restaurant. its just.. mmmm.
its just a couple of blocks west of the belmont el
stop, on the north side of the street, before you
reach the theatre building.

also, there is this place called hillary's urban
eatery. they just closed a location recently but will
open in a new location soon. they make some great
comfort foods and soul foods. they even have sweet
potato french fries... and other yummy yummy things.

um, shopping - thriftstores!
go to any village discount, goodwill, or salvation
army. they are SO great in chicago.

For live shows -
go to IO (formerly improv olympic) right at the
intersection of clark and addison near wrigley. go see
TJ and Dave. they do an amazing long form improv every
wednesday night at 1030 or 11pm (i dont remember), but
if you dont buy your tickets by the morning of their
show, you wont get in.

also, a little ways down clark from there(more food,
man.) is a place called pick me up cafe. they make
some delish little veggie pita thing. their waitstaff
is quirky. the music they play is good. usually.
unless that one guy is working, and its all screaming
music.

And place to just lie out? (once you're stuffed from
all the eating im making you do). Go to millenium park
and lay on the lawn of the ampitheatre. nothing new or
unique about that. but nice.

coffee places.
go to bourgeois pig.
738 W Fullerton Parkway.
they have great coffee and tons of teas to choose
from.
also, for coffee, go to filter. 1585 N Milwaukee Ave.
there is quite the scene over there. its a lot of
indie scene artsy 20-somethings (its right near the
double door and right off of the blue line at damen
stop.) and while you're at it, go a couple doors down
to earwax cafe. they make a really mean turkey feta
and spinach burger. you'll be tasting it for the rest
of the night, but its worth it.
hope this is a good start.
-jess

5.My Favorite place in chicago is most deffinatly the Montrose Doggie Beach!

6.Go to Two-Way Grill on Elston and Pulaski ......... go at night ........ after 12 ........ order breakfast .......... it's one of the greatest places in Chicago. Once you're in there you'll understand.

PS......... Don't forget to use the restroom .......... it's hilarious
brian

6.Hello there:

Welcome to Chicago! Here's a list of places that you should definitely
check out when you get a chance:

1) La Tavernetta - Mom-and-pop Italian restaurant on 3023 N Broadway
2) Chicago Diner - If you're vegan or vegetarian, this restaurant is
heaven; 3411 N Halsted
3) Melrose Restaurant - 3233 N Broadway; open 24/7/365. Good place,
perfect place for hanging out after a long night out!
4) Adler planetarium - More than the planetarium itself, the view of
the Chicago skyline from the planetarium is unbelievable. It's very
pretty.

I hope this helps.
Good luck with your project! Feel feel free to ask if you have any
questions!