TOUGHTS ON CHICAGO

I could definitely live in this city. That’s the impression I got from my first experience in Chicago.
The one downside of our trip was that by staying near the airport — DePaul plays just outside O’Hare — we were around 45 minutes by train, known as the L there, from downtown. Still, it was worth the short journey.
Myself and another writer met up with a friend of mine the first night and spent time on Rush Street, which has a bar and restaurant culture similar to New York. The bars were a little less crowded — granted, it was a Tuesday — and also slightly cheaper than its East Coast counterpart.
The weather was another issue. The nickname of Windy City is very appropriate and the chill cuts right through you.
I spent the afternoon of game day in the city as well, walking around the Magnificent Mile for a little before stopping off for a late lunch. Fulfilling one of my wishes before the trip, I got to eat at the original Pizzeria Uno. I definitely recommend it.
The waiter said a deep dish pizza would take about 45 minutes, but I’d say the wait was probably only about a half hour. Either way, enjoy it if you’re there.