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Common Sense Advice / Sketchy Neighborhoods   Chicago

Common Sense Advice / Sketchy Neighborhoods, Chicago

 69 Reviews  I was just reading what other people thought of my home city (didn't get very far) and came across a rather ridiculous piece of advice lumping Hyde Park with Englewood. Hyde Park is probably my... 

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Parking   Chicago

Parking, Chicago

 17 Reviews  Chicago residents don't like it when you take their spots for an enormous amount of time. I am reading all this cheap parking reviews, but keep in mind residents pay a lot to live here. A lot more... 

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The EL (Elevated Train)   Chicago

The EL (Elevated Train), Chicago

 11 Reviews  Chicago is a great city but great cities have there problems also. When on the train keep your eyes and ears open, don't fall asleep on the train and try not to travel alone, especially at night....... 

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Beggars & Scam Artists   Chicago

Beggars & Scam Artists, Chicago

 16 Reviews  Streetwise is a legitimate newspaper with legitimate vendors. It's been a lifesaver for some of the vendors who have gotten income and job experience from selling it. Buying the newspaper is a way to... 

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Weather   Chicago

Weather, Chicago

 12 Reviews  I have gone to Chicago during all seasons and its always a good idea to bring a jacket even in May. The wind can be incredibly fierce. But when its nice in Chicago it is BEAUTIFUL. I went another time... 

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Dishonest Taxi Drivers   Chicago

Dishonest Taxi Drivers, Chicago

 7 Reviews  First of all,Chicago cab drivers are mostly from all over the world, if you or some other tourists just hop in the cab which is driven by a "none-experienced" cabbie, then you'd better have your... 

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Driving/Traffic/Road Construction   Chicago

Driving/Traffic/Road Construction, Chicago

 7 Reviews  Despite having a lot of multi-lane roads and interstates, Chicago experiences heavy traffic congestions on weekdays, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. I suggest on weekdays, use... 

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Other Crimes   Chicago

Other Crimes, Chicago

 4 Reviews  Be forwarned - if you stay at a Chicago-area Marriott, they charge $6 (that's right - SIX DOLLARS!) for a large bottle of water. DO NOT drink the bottles they leave in the room - the charge will... 

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Minor Frustrations   Chicago

Minor Frustrations, Chicago

 6 Reviews  Of all of the places I've been, I find that people from Chicago have the biggest attitude problem!!! I don't find them usually very friendly, and many of them have "a chip on their shoulder." They can... 

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Hotels   Chicago

Hotels, Chicago

 2 Reviews  Chicago is a big convention town so at times when you think you should be able to reserve a hotel with no problem (like the middle of February when the temps are below zero) and are finding really... 

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Lake Michigan   Chicago

Lake Michigan, Chicago

 2 Reviews  My first downtown walk on a Saturday afternoon started out OK but I soon saw the signs of fog creeping in off Lake Michigan as the tops of the buildings began to be enveloped in the area where the... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Be Watchful. You Drive Your Own Issues

by acommon1

Common sense Acommon Travel rules as to where ever you go:#1. Don't go where you shouldn't go.#2. Follow the rule of law in the country that you reside.#3. Adhere to the rule of law from your home country.#4. Respect and "pre-" read up on the culture(s).#5. Gain some familiarity with the country's national language prior to your trip.#6. Practice the local language with the locals.#7. If concerned with lodging then don't do what isn't familiar to you.#8. Eat what has been cooked.#9. Drink bottled water that has a seal. Open it yourself.#10. Know your coordinates (esp. North & South). Memorize the major cross-roads prior to taking your trip. #11. Have a copy or two of your Passport in a safe place (either on you personally or in an emergency place).#12. Go electronic (with back up paperwork) when you can.#13. Be reluctant to share your full plans with strangers. #14. Be flexible.#15. How...

Winters Can be Brutal-Summers Hot

by BruceDunning

The weather has extremes, and I have been in winter weather so bad you do not know what to do. You can easily get your car buried in 2-3 feet of snow, and if in the City, the snow plows will plow you in. Winters last way too long and are depressing. The summer months become hot and humid and only the lake breeze helps slow down the sweating.

Chicago Police

by BruceDunning

They can be a real hard line deterrant to crime, but take the law too far at times. If you are a foreigner, watch out for the south side around Cicero. On the other hand these guys are needed to control the certain type of people that can tear up a city.

Chicago - Lake Shore Drive

by ant1606

If driving on Lake Shore Drive, be prepared to stop for occasional tilt bridge opening. Stop might last for some 10 minutes or so.Not advisable to jump like the Blues Brothers did in their cult movie!

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Drinking & Boating on Chain O Lakes

by deecat

The Chain-O-Lakes are located about 40 miles northwest of Chicago and just south of the Illinois/Wisconsin Border in Lake and McHenry Counties of Illinois. We just always call these lakes The Chain. This network of lakes consists of 9 major lake basins, which makes it the largest inland recreational water area in all of northeastern Illinois. They are connected by a series of channels, so you can travel from lake to lake. There is boating, water skiing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, power skiing, camping, and picnicking. The danger comes usually on weekends when the boaters mix alcohol and driving the boat. There have been quite a few accidents, and some of them have been fatal. After a "rash" of such accidents, they finally starting "cracking down" on the excessive drinking.Besides the drinking as a danger, the congestion is also a danger. There are all kinds of...

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What To Beware Of In The Illinois Great Outdoors!

by deecat

I don't want to discourage you from visiting all the wonderful outdoor opportunities in Illinois; however, I do want to be honest and warn you of:a. In Southern Illinois there are many high bluffs and cliffs without fences or barriers. Take great care, especially if it's been raining.b. Weather conditions change quickly in Illinois so be prepared.c. Flash flooding may occur in canyon areas.d. Extreme heat in summer, especially in the southern part of the state so beware of exhaustion and heat stroke.e. Do not drink water from lakes, ponds, streams, & rivers, even if the water looks crystal clear.f. When in unfamiliar territory, let someone know where you are going & when you plan to return.g. Poison ivy is found in abundance in Southern Illinois. (3 leaves & red-looking stems)h. Beware of ticks because they can cause Lyme Disease.i. Beware of Chiggers (harvest mites)They attach...

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Toll Roads!

by reon80

Illinois roads are some of the best-maintained in the country (this is personal opinion, but trust me on this one). That is because of higher gas taxes in Illinois and also because of toll roads. So, if you're driving in Illinois, make sure to have LOTS of quarters, nickels, and dimes; it will save you loads of time at the toll stations, rather than having to dig through your purse every time!

Beware of speeding

by emilesc

Illinois is one big speed trap. Beware of speeding on your way to or from Chicago. It's possible to do, but you might need a radar... or do people use those anymore? We don't have to worry as much in Callie. :::knocks wood:::

Illinois is freezing and windy in winters.

by Faiza-Ifrah

VTers have described Chicago as cold and windy. But if you happen to visit its suburbs or other Illinois towns by the lakes, you will forget about the cold of Chicago. It is really freezing outside of the city.In the winters the exposure to outside climate may be short, but it can bring a serious calamity on a casual tourist. Be warned upfront. No matter how prepared you feel naturally, take adequate measures by bundeling up properly.

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As in Most Large American...

by MaineGuy

As in Most Large American cities,Chicago has Crime and lots of it.Stay away from areas of the West and South sides especially at night.The City took over the Murder capital of the US from New York last year and its a distinction that the city doesnt want.The Winters here are tough as well so it would be best to avoid the city in the winter.

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The Peninsula Chicago  Chicago

 4 Reviews and 305 Opinions  The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago is an absolutely wonderful hotel! Every detail is thought through and... 

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Hilton Springfield  Springfield

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Q:  Hello Illinois people! Im looking to either rent or buy some isolated land for a wilderness or rural vacation home here in... 

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A: Hi and welcme to VT. I grew up in Illinois and you are right. Southern Illinois is still fairly undeveloped with the exception of some small rural towns such as Anna,... 

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