Staying in Chicago area for 3 weeks this October
Oct 1, 2021, 2:44 am
#32
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLE
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I’m assuming it will be within 20 miles of Markham. Hoping it’s not further out. Flying into MDW would be a whole lot better than ORD, and closer. I’ve been around, but never on business for three weeks straight, so this is new for me. Also, this will be the first away team for me with many more to come.
Oct 1, 2021, 7:23 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
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There is construction on I294 from O'Hare to 95th street, which is more than half of your drive to site. So you can count on heavy traffic if you are driving during the afternoon rush hour.
We are looking good for a first receive around the time you will be here. Dates should be confirmed today.
We are looking good for a first receive around the time you will be here. Dates should be confirmed today.
Oct 1, 2021, 7:26 am
#34
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There is construction on I294 from O'Hare to 95th street, which is more than half of your drive to site. So you can count on heavy traffic if you are driving during the afternoon rush hour.
We are looking good for a first receive around the time you will be here. Dates should be confirmed today.
We are looking good for a first receive around the time you will be here. Dates should be confirmed today.
Oct 10, 2021, 10:15 am
#35
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Location: ORD
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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.
Now, if you're looking for stuffed pizza (which is essentially a casserole with tons of cheese) then Bacino's is my favorite (or was 20 years ago, the last time I had it) but Giordano's is everyone's go-to standby for stuffed and has many locations.
Oct 11, 2021, 12:30 pm
#37
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Location: CLE
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Thanks. It’s not the snow, it’s the traffic, as I’m not used to driving in such a large city. Still, don’t have the hotel details. All I know it will be an extended-stay type of facility. My need for good coffee is paramount.
Oct 12, 2021, 8:59 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
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The free coffee machines in break rooms are not yet running, not that they have good coffee, but it's there. There is a Dunkin Donuts about 5 minutes away. Nearest Starbucks, is about 12 minutes away.
Last edited by Putnik; Oct 13, 2021 at 8:25 pm
Oct 13, 2021, 9:15 am
#40
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicagoland
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Yes, the a/c was still on yesterday, but that’s probably done for the year. Next two weeks high 60s and maybe low 70s. But if you’re from CLE area, you know the drill. I only recall snow on or before Halloween twice.
Oct 13, 2021, 9:32 am
#41
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Oct 13, 2021, 8:29 pm
#43
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Once you trudge to the bus to RAC, and run the Tri-State (I-294) gauntlet, there’s not too much traffic out this way. Out here, even the Friday afternoon rush (e/b Tri-State) is manageable now that schools are back in session. Except of course, Wednesday day before Thanksgiving. And now that I’m thinking about it, I-80 is a hot mess through Joliet, with the impending collapse of the Des Plaines River bridge. But, that’s the great thing about smartphone gps apps.
Yes, the a/c was still on yesterday, but that’s probably done for the year. Next two weeks high 60s and maybe low 70s. But if you’re from CLE area, you know the drill. I only recall snow on or before Halloween twice.
Yes, the a/c was still on yesterday, but that’s probably done for the year. Next two weeks high 60s and maybe low 70s. But if you’re from CLE area, you know the drill. I only recall snow on or before Halloween twice.
I am confident we will hit that date for First Receive.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Oct 16, 2021 at 4:41 am Reason: merge
Oct 14, 2021, 4:20 pm
#44
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Location: CLE
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Hope so, I’m stoked on flying out on Halloween. Hopefully no more delays as I really want to be home for Thanksgiving. I’m sure everyone else as well.
Good grief.
Good grief.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Oct 16, 2021 at 4:42 am Reason: merge
Oct 15, 2021, 7:58 am
#45
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicagoland
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I haven't had any problems e/b or w/b heading to O'hare off hours, but, during high traffic times, I'll leave from home (near Silver Cross) so I can use 355 to 88 or 55 to cut out some of the traffic. I used to live farther east, and recall the high frustration levels the last time the Tri-State went through one of these programs. I don't envy anyone forced to drive 294 the whole way. But, I guess it's better than Ryan/Kennedy combo!
