Staying in Chicago area for 3 weeks this October
Sep 1, 2021, 1:05 pm
#16
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How is the site coming along? The start date for my arrival has been pushed back like three times. I’m supposed to fly out October 3rd. I have my own EZ pass, so I’ll bring it. I know the car rental company will charge extra. I have iPhone, so Google maps, etc., so won’t need GPS. The description of the immediate is very helpful, thank you.
As far I know, I will be still be on site in October. I live 20 minutes away, so this will be the closest site I've worked in the last 5 years. I spent some time at MDW7 and that one is half hour away, everything else is a flight away or two hour away.
Sep 1, 2021, 1:47 pm
#17
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It looks like there aren't nicer hotels in Homewood, so you'll probably get a hotel in Calumet City or further west in Tinley or Orland Park. In that case I suggest you stay in those two as there is a bit more to do than further east towards Indiana.
Sep 2, 2021, 8:55 am
#18
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Forgot about downtown Homewood and Flossmoor,, both very nice. Good call.
Sep 2, 2021, 12:17 pm
#19
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I was not at the Matteson FC, that's also a new one. Another recent one was in University Park, right next to I57. There is a new FC in Markham too, right off 159th and next to 294.
Sep 18, 2021, 3:42 am
#21
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Sep 18, 2021, 4:26 pm
#22
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I’m going to Markham. IGQ1 is the building designation. I’m excited to be on the Away Team. I’ll just need to make a few new plans as I will have weekends off. Chicago is a huge city.
Sep 20, 2021, 6:49 am
#23
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Sorry about that, but we're still having material and manpower issues. Hopefully both get solved this week.
That's how Amazon does it. Hurry up and and then wait.
Fall in this area is fun. Most people that aren't local to site have hotels in Tinley Park, so that's where you'll probably end up.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
Last edited by Putnik; Sep 20, 2021 at 6:55 am
Sep 20, 2021, 7:31 am
#24
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The reason why I want to try deep disk pizza, is because I’ve never had, but my go to is thin crispy crust. There’s a place in Squirrel Hill, in Pittsburgh, Aiello's, which is my favorite. I always ask for extra thin and crispy. As for the Second City, and the Blues Brothers attractions, thank you.
https://www.thewinecellargroup.com/joliet/
Call/email Eric (the manager) and see what the specials/sale items are when you are around. I can often get very decent European wines that normally retail for $15 - $25 (or more) a bottle for close to half price. I drive down there a couple of times a year (it is a 45 minute drive from my house in the NW burbs) and fill up the cargo are of my sport-ute with multiple cases.
Sep 20, 2021, 12:42 pm
#25
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If you're looking to try some great restaurants, here are my faves:
- Ema. It's Mediterranean in River North neighborhood. Easy to get to and lots of things to see around it, too. But make reservations now.
- Aba. Sister restaurant to Ema, above. Similar cuisine but a bit more upscale vibe (at least to me). Make reservations now.
- The Little Goat diner. In West Loop neighborhood.
- Quartino's in River North. Italian classics in a great, casual and modern setting. My favorite place to sit is upstairs on the balcony.
I'm not much of a shopper, but rather than Magnificent Mile, I'd suggest Oak Street shopping (turn West on Oak Street off Michigan Avenue) and meander from there. Or Armitage Street (take the L to "Armitage" stop). Or Clark Street in Andersonville.
- Ema. It's Mediterranean in River North neighborhood. Easy to get to and lots of things to see around it, too. But make reservations now.
- Aba. Sister restaurant to Ema, above. Similar cuisine but a bit more upscale vibe (at least to me). Make reservations now.
- The Little Goat diner. In West Loop neighborhood.
- Quartino's in River North. Italian classics in a great, casual and modern setting. My favorite place to sit is upstairs on the balcony.
I'm not much of a shopper, but rather than Magnificent Mile, I'd suggest Oak Street shopping (turn West on Oak Street off Michigan Avenue) and meander from there. Or Armitage Street (take the L to "Armitage" stop). Or Clark Street in Andersonville.
Sep 20, 2021, 12:44 pm
#26
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Sorry about that, but we're still having material and manpower issues. Hopefully both get solved this week.
That's how Amazon does it. Hurry up and and then wait.
Fall in this area is fun. Most people that aren't local to site have hotels in Tinley Park, so that's where you'll probably end up.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
That's how Amazon does it. Hurry up and and then wait.
Fall in this area is fun. Most people that aren't local to site have hotels in Tinley Park, so that's where you'll probably end up.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
Sep 20, 2021, 12:45 pm
#27
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Sorry about that, but we're still having material and manpower issues. Hopefully both get solved this week.
That's how Amazon does it. Hurry up and and then wait.
Fall in this area is fun. Most people that aren't local to site have hotels in Tinley Park, so that's where you'll probably end up.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
That's how Amazon does it. Hurry up and and then wait.
Fall in this area is fun. Most people that aren't local to site have hotels in Tinley Park, so that's where you'll probably end up.
This is my first time with the new generation of AR buildings so I'm pretty excited to see it run.
Here's the city from the 5th floor break room.
A bit off topic, but if you are a wine drinker you might want to check out my personal "go to" wine merchant who is a few miles west of Matteson just off I-80 in New Lenox.
https://www.thewinecellargroup.com/joliet/
Call/email Eric (the manager) and see what the specials/sale items are when you are around. I can often get very decent European wines that normally retail for $15 - $25 (or more) a bottle for close to half price. I drive down there a couple of times a year (it is a 45 minute drive from my house in the NW burbs) and fill up the cargo are of my sport-ute with multiple cases.
https://www.thewinecellargroup.com/joliet/
Call/email Eric (the manager) and see what the specials/sale items are when you are around. I can often get very decent European wines that normally retail for $15 - $25 (or more) a bottle for close to half price. I drive down there a couple of times a year (it is a 45 minute drive from my house in the NW burbs) and fill up the cargo are of my sport-ute with multiple cases.
Last edited by CosmosHuman; Sep 21, 2021 at 2:20 pm
Sep 20, 2021, 12:48 pm
#28
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If you're looking to try some great restaurants, here are my faves:
- Ema. It's Mediterranean in River North neighborhood. Easy to get to and lots of things to see around it, too. But make reservations now.
- Aba. Sister restaurant to Ema, above. Similar cuisine but a bit more upscale vibe (at least to me). Make reservations now.
- The Little Goat diner. In West Loop neighborhood.
- Quartino's in River North. Italian classics in a great, casual and modern setting. My favorite place to sit is upstairs on the balcony.
I'm not much of a shopper, but rather than Magnificent Mile, I'd suggest Oak Street shopping (turn West on Oak Street off Michigan Avenue) and meander from there. Or Armitage Street (take the L to "Armitage" stop). Or Clark Street in Andersonville.
- Ema. It's Mediterranean in River North neighborhood. Easy to get to and lots of things to see around it, too. But make reservations now.
- Aba. Sister restaurant to Ema, above. Similar cuisine but a bit more upscale vibe (at least to me). Make reservations now.
- The Little Goat diner. In West Loop neighborhood.
- Quartino's in River North. Italian classics in a great, casual and modern setting. My favorite place to sit is upstairs on the balcony.
I'm not much of a shopper, but rather than Magnificent Mile, I'd suggest Oak Street shopping (turn West on Oak Street off Michigan Avenue) and meander from there. Or Armitage Street (take the L to "Armitage" stop). Or Clark Street in Andersonville.
Sep 20, 2021, 1:01 pm
#29
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For restaurant ideas, go to the CommunityBuzz forum and look for various (and frequent) Chicago area DOs focused on a meal. Join if one coincides with your dates, but also look at past DO threads for restaurant recommendations. The usual organizer is an adventurous foodie.
Sep 20, 2021, 2:54 pm
#30
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