cash Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/fashion/20chicago.html?em he gets about two paragraphs towards the bottom of page 1 I figure it was worth a post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Saw this earlier. My father sent me the link and wondered if this might point toward Wilco playing the inauguration. I told him we'd already beaten that subject to death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 An interesting article, indeed. Whenever I think of Chicago, I always feel like I have to ask my parents why we left. My mom was quite happy living there, and did for a good part of her adult life. I'm a little bitter about our exodus. My parents try to tell me that our neighborhood was a little 'dangerous,' but I think they've failed to realize that the neighborhood where we lived (close to the intersection of Clark and Buena) is, simply put, frickin' sweet!It's easy to feel a sense of belonging in Chicago. I hope I get the chance to move back sometime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 It's easy to feel a sense of belonging in Chicago. I hope I get the chance to move back sometime soon.I was just telling my friends yesterday how recently Naperville was voted one of the best, if not THE best, city to live in the US. I would LOVE to move there....have the suburban life for the kiddos but not be too far from Chicago SOME-day...*sigh* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I don't know how y'all handle the winters up there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mardog Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 we put on a jacket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imdwalrus Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I was just telling my friends yesterday how recently Naperville was voted one of the best, if not THE best, city to live in the US. I would LOVE to move there....have the suburban life for the kiddos but not be too far from Chicago SOME-day...*sigh* Naperville fucking sucks. It's where a person goes to die on the inside. I don't know how y'all handle the winters up there. Winter fucking sucks. That's why I'm moving to CA. So long, cold ass Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Naperville fucking sucks. It's where a person goes to die on the inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I was actually just reading this and was a bit surprised when the Tweedy mention/quote popped up. Good read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Naperville fucking sucks. It's where a person goes to die on the inside. Naperville is much publicized but many of the surrounding areas blow it away. It's on many best of lists solely because of it's size >100k people. My town is maybe a 1/5 of the size and is closer to the city, train, etc. and you don't hear shit about it. I'm ok with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes, it was nice reading a Jeff Tweedy quote about Chicago over breakfast in the freshly unrolled New York Times off the doorstep. I dunno though, Crawford, Texas, or Chicago? thats a tough choice for a Western White House. Here's to the soon to be newly employed brush cutter good riddance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss jayne Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I don't know how y'all handle the winters up there. When I lived there it was all about hats and scarfs and the right socks....some of us have a little problem with the amount of hats . I loved living in Chicago and couldn't agree more with the statement of people being comfortable with who they are. Nice article thanks for the post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Now I am self-conscious about how un-self conscious I should be. Damn you NYT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Naperville fucking sucks. It's where a person goes to die on the inside. Naperville is much publicized but many of the surrounding areas blow it away.How about Downers Grove?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 How about Downers Grove?!?My best friend lives there. I haven't seen too much of it, but his neighborhood is nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 How about Downers Grove?!?Apologies for hijacking the thread... Downers Grove, IMO, is a better bet. I'd prefer to live there vs Naperville. Naperville is sprawling and full of chain stores/restaurants. It's a nice city but overrated as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 How about Downers Grove?!? there's a reason it's called that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Come on people. Everyone knows that NYC is the center of the universe. Just ask us NYers. I agree that Chicago is pretty cool though. Maybe 1A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Has anyone read any of Kotlowitz's books? he's written some excellent contemporary books on race relations. My favorite is "There are no Children here," which takes place in the early 90's in a Chicago housing project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Naperville fucking sucks. It's where a person goes to die on the inside. Winter fucking sucks. That's why I'm moving to CA. So long, cold ass Chicago. its posts like this which remind me why i love you so much, jeff the walrus. you crack me up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I was just telling my friends yesterday how recently Naperville was voted one of the best, if not THE best, city to live in the US. I would LOVE to move there....have the suburban life for the kiddos but not be too far from Chicago Do you make ALOT of money, I mean a whole ton? Naperville is a nice enough place, but very expensive. You don't get to be the best place to bring up kids without high property values and high taxes. Naperville has both. Strange how this thread has turned into a discussion of Naperville. Not a horrid place if you like chain restaurants downtown and lots of stuck up white people......(welcome back walrus.... ) Not too far from Chicago? Actually it is at the far end of the next county (DuPage) and people from Naperville rarely get to the city since it is nearly an hour by car to downtown (when traffic and construction are light). LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 This is an article from the Trib today. I am surprised Wilco hasn't been invited. LouieB No A-list lineup for the Illinois Gala Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Naperville is much publicized but many of the surrounding areas blow it away. It's on many best of lists solely because of it's size >100k people. My town is maybe a 1/5 of the size and is closer to the city, train, etc. and you don't hear shit about it. I'm ok with that.They also steal dogs there. Do you make ALOT of money, I mean a whole ton? Naperville is a nice enough place, but very expensive. You don't get to be the best place to bring up kids without high property values and high taxes. Naperville has both. Strange how this thread has turned into a discussion of Naperville. Not a horrid place if you like chain restaurants downtown and lots of stuck up white people......(welcome back walrus.... ) Not too far from Chicago? Actually it is at the far end of the next county (DuPage) and people from Naperville rarely get to the city since it is nearly an hour by car to downtown (when traffic and construction are light). LouieBThis is not entirely accurate. Naperville is large and there are plenty of affordable areas within. Yes, there are the McMansions you find all over in the burbs, but it does have a diverse housing selection and quality schools. Also, train access and choice of multiple expressways to the city. I personally know several people who do not make a "whole ton" of money and live quite comfortably in Naperville. This is why it is high on this list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Apologies for being part of the hijacking of the thread... but no, I don't make A LOT of money and yes, I heard many people from different income levels can find a comfortable home there. Also, an hour to get to Chicago is much better to me than the 17 hours it would take me now. I've seen some of the city but not all I WANT to see...YET!!! I too have a friend in Downers Grove which is why I asked about it. I've travelled through many of the suburbs and Darien, Bolling Brook, Downers Grove and Willowbrook all look the same to me. I have many pictures of those cool water towers I wouldn't be moving anytime soon. My current b/f says he wouldn't have qualms about moving out there, so that's good. For now, I'll just keep dreaming... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Party @ the Moontower Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Do you make ALOT of money, I mean a whole ton? Naperville is a nice enough place, but very expensive. You don't get to be the best place to bring up kids without high property values and high taxes. Naperville has both. Strange how this thread has turned into a discussion of Naperville. Not a horrid place if you like chain restaurants downtown and lots of stuck up white people......(welcome back walrus.... ) Not too far from Chicago? Actually it is at the far end of the next county (DuPage) and people from Naperville rarely get to the city since it is nearly an hour by car to downtown (when traffic and construction are light). LouieBI think stuck up white people are the best. They also steal dogs there. The pup was never returned to your pops-in-law? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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