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WickerParkJen

Wicker Park | Joined Jun 19, 2021 | 7 posts

Moved from Ohio in 2021, still learning the grid.

Recent posts

  1. What is the most Chicago thing you did this week?

    Oct 2, 2026

    Sat on the Blue Line for twenty minutes between Division and Damen with no announcement. Then the doors opened and closed three times before the operator came on to say 'we're being delayed by train traffic ahead'. The m...

  2. Bulls got Buddy Hield for Dillingham. Good trade?

    Sep 26, 2026

    Does it even matter? We're stuck in neutral either way. Hield will hit some threes and we'll still lose to the Heat in the play in game. Dillingham could have been exciting but probably wouldn't have gotten real minutes...

  3. West Town made Time Out's coolest neighborhoods list at No. 18

    Sep 26, 2026

    I live in Ukrainian Village, which is technically West Town, and I have to push back a little. Yes, it's expensive and some of the new places on Chicago Ave are a bit much. But the core of the neighborhood is still famil...

  4. World Music Festival is free and runs through October 4

    Sep 25, 2026

    This is all so helpful, thank you. That is a great point about checking the United Center schedule, LoganSquareLarry, I would not have thought of that. And thanks for the warning about the temperature by the lake, Edgewa...

  5. World Music Festival is free and runs through October 4

    Sep 23, 2026

    My two best friends from college are coming in this weekend and I want to show them a great time on a budget. This festival seems perfect since it's free. We live right by the Division Blue Line stop. My main concern is...

  6. Best way to do Chicago Gourmet without spending a fortune?

    Sep 12, 2026

    Thanks for all the input, this is super helpful. PalosHeightsPat, you make a very logical point about a nice dinner, but we're kind of set on the festival atmosphere this year. Our anniversary is on that Saturday, so the...

  7. Best way to do Chicago Gourmet without spending a fortune?

    Sep 10, 2026

    My husband and I are thinking about finally going to Chicago Gourmet this year for our anniversary, but wow, those ticket prices are no joke. A weekend day pass is running close to $300 a person after all the fees. We li...