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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| accomodation | 5/24/2012 | Nafeesah |
| Q: Wife and I are visiting Chicago this October to attend some function near ICO. Illinois college of ... A: The only hotel that's near by is the Hyatt McCormick Place and you might want to do some research ... | ||
| Chicago Skyscraper Exploration | 11/2/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I moved to Chicago 5 years ago from a place that has buildings no taller than 7 stories. As soon as ... A: I don't want to give you bad advice, but what you're doing is illegal and you could be arrested for ... | ||
| Is 30,000 enough to live off of in Chicago with frugal lifestyle? | 9/24/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: My husband received a job offer in Lakeview, Chicago that will pay him about 25,000 per year. I am ... A: Giving that you're living in Lakeview you're living in a moderately priced neighborhood and good you ... | ||
| moving to Chicago | 6/13/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I was wondering if you could answer a few questions I have about moving to Chicago. Honestly I have ... A: Your question came in with others asking about where to live near public transportation. I am going ... | ||
| Moving to Chicago.need help with suburbs to live | 6/7/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: We will be moving to Chicago in the last week of June.My husband will be working in Libertyville. ... A: Its better to reside where your husband's job is saves on gas and commuting expenses. Any place near ... | ||
| Moving questions | 5/20/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm a college student living in Iowa, and to be perfectly honest, I am very, very tired of Iowa. I'm ... A: Ok first off you need to tell me what your major is in order for me to give you some insight into ... | ||
| Safety of subway system | 1/21/2011 | Nafeesah |
| Q: How safe is the subway system in Chicago? Specifically for 2 females taking the blue line from ... A: As a native chicagoan who rides regularly I would sit all the way up in the first car so you can ... | ||
| denver boot | 12/7/2010 | Nafeesah |
| Q: can you your car be booted if you're parked in a drive way or on private property...is that legal A: Yes they can if the driveway or property isnt fenced in or has restricted access. Most of the time ... | ||
| Need Windy City Advice! | 9/12/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm going to move to Chicago soon, do you know the best places to live for an adventurous twenty ... A: First and foremost what is your rental budget because the only way I could tell you where the best ... | ||
| Work in Libertyvillle | 8/4/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I am moving to IL to work in Libertyville, but I would like to live in/near Chicago. I'm just out ... A: Libertyville is about an hour from Chicago so you will want to live near where you work so you're ... | ||
| AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION | 8/3/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET FROM O'HARE AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, IS THERE A TRAIN OR BUS ... A: You need to check to see if there's a red roof inn located near or in downtown Chicago. You can take ... | ||
| Traveling to Chicago | 7/27/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I hope you will be able to answer my question, I don't know if this is the right category... I will ... A: I looked on the IL tollway website there's no toll for I-94. You can go to ILtollway.com and click ... | ||
| Subway Instructions | 7/8/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I will be arrive at O'Hare around 6:30 am on Friday July 10 and need to get to 301 East North Water ... A: There's a feature on the CTA website that can give you pretty clear instructions on how to get to ... | ||
| subway safety | 6/2/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: Was wondering if it is safe for out of towners to travel subway from OHare to Clark/Lake station ... A: Yes and my advice to you is to sit in the front car where the conductor is. This is because before ... | ||
| Chicago tours | 6/1/2009 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I am looking for a bus (preferably) or bike tour around Chicago major sites during the day. The ... A: I’d recommend a double decker bus tour from the Chicago Trolley Company: ... | ||
| Property Taxes | 5/12/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm about to purchase my first home, and my attorney and the seller's attorney (of a new ... A: Your attorney should go to the point of when the taxes were reset because I am sure at this time ... | ||
| denver boot | 4/26/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: Actually, a 2 part question about the boot. I doubt the booters work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... A: I've seen the boot used in places past North Ave. After January 1st the city imposed a two-ticket ... | ||
| Relocating to Chicago | 4/6/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I am relocating to Chicago in a few weeks and will be working at S Wabash Ave in downtown. I am a ... A: I would check out the Printer's Row/South Loop area since it's near public transportation and you're ... | ||
| denver boot | 3/30/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I parked my car at the parking lot of a small shopping strip in Chicago ( Belmont and Central ). I ... A: This is not legal because the city gives you two tickets before they boot your car. Whoever ... | ||
| Chicago Neighborhood | 2/25/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I am looking at a condo on Humboldt BLVD about 1/2 a block off North Avenue. The BLVD is beautiful ... A: Yeah Logan Square and Humboldt Park have their elements, but what you want is something that fits ... | ||
| Chicago architecture | 2/21/2009 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm working on a fiction story, and I need some insider information on Chicago architecture.... Can ... A: Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper according to the CAF(Chicago Architecture Foundation). ... | ||
| bars | 2/10/2009 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I'm planning my wifes 40th birthday. Us and 3 other couples are looking for a night in Chicago, ... A: I’m not aware of any “biker” area, but check out these bars: Twisted Spoke: ... | ||
| Moving to chicago | 1/14/2009 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: relocating to chicago. I want to be able to experience city living,that has a lot of diversity, but ... A: Sorry about the delay. I didn't have access to a computer for the past few days, and forgot to ... | ||
| Where to move to ? | 12/31/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: l would really appreciate your insights on a desirable neighbourhood/s potentially to move to.We are ... A: Lincoln Park is a really diverse neighborhood and has a lot of culturally friendly people that live ... | ||
| Thinking about moving to Chicago | 12/23/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: What are the best neighborhoods in Chicago for a single mother and child? A: It all depends on how much you're willing to pay rent in because some neighborhoods are reasonable ... | ||
| UIC area | 12/1/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: Where around UIC would you suggest a 20-something woman live? Finishing her PhD so doesn't want to ... A: The neighborhood around UIC is still pretty diverse, so there really isn’t an area that would be ... | ||
| phone number identification | 11/25/2008 | Dex Knows Guy |
| Q: How can you find a name to go with a cell phone number when someone calls you? A: There's a great reverse phone search feature here: http://dexknows.whitepages.com/ Keep in mind, the ... | ||
| driving in chicago | 11/16/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: Are pickups banned on Michigan Avenue? my daughter was informed that this was the case. Silly ... A: Pick up trucks, SUVs, and vans are not banned on Michigan Avenue, but Semi trucks are and vehicles ... | ||
| Moving to Chicago from Bay Area | 11/12/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: We'll be moving from Bay Area to Chicago in mid of February 2009. My husband will be starting ... A: Libertyville is a good distance from the city, so there will be many options to choose from (all ... | ||
| Where to live | 10/19/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm a single mother and nurse and I had an interest in moving to Chicago. What are the best ... A: I take you're a pediatric nurse....ok the only two hospitals I can recommend is La Rabida which is ... | ||
| Transportation | 10/5/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I'm currently a college student at a 2 year school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I'm graduating in the ... A: That's why I suggested renting a small compact car so you can get there on time. Taxis can run you a ... | ||
| Transportation from Greyhound bus station | 10/5/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I'm currently a college student at a 2 year school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I'm graduating in the ... A: You can take a train to Glen Ellyn (suburb), then a bus from the Glen Ellyn train stop to the De Vry ... | ||
| Chicago History | 9/24/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I am visting Chicago again for the second time in October. I have visited Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, ... A: I’d definitely start with The Chicago History Museum at North Ave & Clark St (just north of ... | ||
| Chicago | 9/19/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I would like to know if there are any deserted structures in Chicago. I'm in the middle of outlining ... A: Most of the abandoned buildings in the city are being taken over and renovated and most properties ... | ||
| 1893 Worlds Columbian Expo | 9/11/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I have a ticket from the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago Day. On the back is hand written ... A: I haven’t been able to find anything definitive, but the 716,000 pops up as the recognized number ... | ||
| Is Bus Transportation safe at night? | 9/2/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: I just moved to Chicago and have not had much experience with the bus or train at night. I play ... A: You'll be fine buses usually run 24 hours up and down lake shore drive as long as you keep up with ... | ||
| From Scottsdale, AZ to Chicago! | 8/23/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: My hometown is Godfrey, IL(next to Alton) but I currently live in Scottsdale, AZ. I am looking to ... A: Yes, Chicago a great place for the arts, finance, and higher education. It's world class in all ... | ||
| Chicago neighborhood info | 7/30/2008 | Nafeesah |
| Q: My uncle is planning a return trip to Chicago in September, and would like to visit what was the old ... A: Much of the old neighborhood is still there, but some of the smaller buisnesses have since dried up ... | ||
| Chicago neighborhood | 7/30/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: My uncle is planning a return trip to Chicago in September, and would like to visit what was the old ... A: My cousin was in town last week, and he took a day trip to the south side Lithuanian neighborhoods ... | ||
| I have a child and I am looking for an apartment | 7/17/2008 | Aaron Metz |
| Q: I am an international student @ DePaul university, I’ll come around September. I am planning to rent ... A: The best way to find apartments here is through the Chicago Reader’s “space finder” website: ... | ||
Nafeesah
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer just about everything about Chicago
Experience
I am a lifelong native of Chicago
Education/Credentials
Associates degree, bachelors, and certified nursing assistant
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