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accomodation5/24/2012
  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 Exploration11/2/2011
  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
  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 Chicago6/13/2011
  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 live6/7/2011
  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 questions5/20/2011
  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 system1/21/2011
  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 boot12/7/2010
  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
  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 Libertyvillle8/4/2009
  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 TRANSPORTATION8/3/2009
  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 Chicago7/27/2009
  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 Instructions7/8/2009
  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 safety6/2/2009
  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 ...
Property Taxes5/12/2009
  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 boot4/26/2009
  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 Chicago4/6/2009
  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 boot3/30/2009
  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 Neighborhood2/25/2009
  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 architecture2/21/2009
  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). ...
Where to move to ?12/31/2008
  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 Chicago12/23/2008
  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 ...
driving in chicago11/16/2008
  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 ...
Where to live10/19/2008
  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 ...
Transportation10/5/2008
  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 ...
Chicago9/19/2008
  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 ...
Is Bus Transportation safe at night?9/2/2008
  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 ...
Chicago neighborhood info7/30/2008
  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 ...
DENVER BOOT7/2/2008
  Q: HOW LEGAL IS THE DENVER BOOT? IF YOU HAVE FILED BANKRUPTCY PRIOR TO BEING BOOTED, ARE YOU STILL ...
  A: The denver boot is legal and yes you are responsible for the cost of fines from unpaid ...
taco bell7/2/2008
  Q: When was the first taco bell opened in Chicago and/or the surrounding suburbs?
  A: Your question should be directed to the Taco Bell website because they have the actual history of ...

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