Oklahoma native, our cold weather pales in comparison to Chicago - there’s a concert in early February right outside of O’Hare that I am headed towards. Most Chicago tourist guides I’ve encountered online simply don’t advise to visit but my hands are tied.
What local things would you recommend to an outsider braving the outside? Any tips on staying warm?
@thom dress warm. lol. as a Chicagoan, I don’t spend much time downtown (it’s turned into a cesspool of crime). get out of the downtown area – early and often. Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, etc.
Chicago has one of the safest downtowns in North America, according to statistics.
@Nemo
Well, as someone who lives and works here in Chicago, I would respectfully disagree. It’s a shitshow downtown - - crime is rampant and police are not empowered to do anything about it for fear of legal retaliation, et. Just saying.
I also live here, in Garfield Park. While I can certainly agree things have gone downhill recently, it’s far from “a shitshow”.
@Nemo Well, In Albany Park, it’s a shit show. Stabbings, shootings, strong arm robberies, car jacking, assault, etc. etc. Constant.
Albany Park is a far cry from downtown.