That was by far my favorite view, and the Field museum was spectacular. I can't wait to go there again. The Aquarium as so/so.

All the best wishes with your move, what kind of work will you be doing in Chi town?

One of my favorite work assignments was being tasked to a project in Chicago for three months over the summer/fall and escaping the Houston summer. What a great city. Now...I'll be honest saying that I DESPISE cold weather, but Chicago is one of the few places I'd consider living.

Likewise, I am not a fan of the cold either. I would consider it as well. The biggest downside I saw was there was road construction everywhere! I heard a joke from the locals, that there are 5 season in IL. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring and Construction(which is a all-year season :D)

Aw. Glad you enjoyed our city! Next time, give me a few days notice and we'll have cupcake waiting for you at your hotel. :)

Thank you, thats very kind of you :D. What's the name of the bakery so i can stop by next time and spend some money :p

Foiled Cupcakes. No storefront, all online order and delivery. Which is why we will coordinate with the concierge at your hotel. May be a bit trickier if you don't know where you're staying until later in the day (HT style!) but we can still work something out. :)

That's great, i looked up your website! Hope business is doing well and next time I'm in the city, i'll give you a heads up, especially if you can make me some gluten free cupcakes :D

Within the past several years Chicago has become one of my favorite cities to visit. Its only a two hour flight from the Virginia so its very easy to make a few long weekend trips each year to stay Downtown and catch the races at Arlington International. Great job with the trip review.

Actually, there are 2 seasons: Winter and Construction. That's about it ;)

Glad you enjoyed Chicago! I also forget how lucky I am to live here until I see photos taken by tourists and host friends of mine from places outside of Chicago. I actually never do touristy stuff unless I have visitors...

Thanks for the photos!

Thanks so much, it's my first one, but I have some ideas already mulling in regards to improvement for my next one, but I think it tend to lean more towards pictures and less text :D

That makes me LOL :D It has such a great vibe, I truly enjoyed it, plus I'm Serbian and Chicago has the larges Serbian population outside of former Yugoslavia, so thats always neat to see all the shops and restaurants. ^

Make sure to join us in one of Chicago do's after moving here @:-)

Excellent chance to interact with other Chicago based FTs

Awesome report. We visit downtown often from MKE via Amtrak Hiawatha. Safe and easy public trans. on the "El" during the day!! Come on up and look around MKE sometime!!

I personally love the El, I use the blue line all the time. I go to MKE for German Fest every year (gotta represent), and I love it! :)

I am currently applying/interviewing for development/program/administrative positions with non profits in Chicago and across the US (and now canada :eek: )

I have a phone interview this week, extremely surprising early on as i am 4 months from graduation. but a good sign and I keep pushing myself to fill out 2+ applications a day.

(P.S. if anyone has any such positions come across them, tips, etc i welcome it all! Its been interesting navigating the full time world as a undergraduate :D )

I will!

I am currently out in Batavia, i was going to go to the 1/12 event but it was too much. I am going to a Lunch DO around the corner from my college (UIC) this week on 1/20!

I cannot wait to move out of the burbs and into the city... lol i have been scouting neighboorhoods (Uptown/Edgewater/Rogers Park) already.

Technically three for the young crowd, Winter/Polar Vortex, Festival Season (not that i have ever gone, almost went to Lolla for free once though) and school :D

Even with the Polar Vortex? ;)