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my Kinda town, Chicago is...

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Neighborhoods in Illinois where I lived my 20's.
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Chicago Proper

Within the City Limits, These Neighborhoods are Great for Dwelling and Visiting

 
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High End Neighborhood with High Rise Buildings and Brown Stones.Steps Away from the Steak House District. Jazz Clubs, Michigan Avenue and Upscale Shopping are All Available Here.
Gold Coast
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AKA the Fulton Market District Featuring the Best Dining Scene in Chicago. Nightlife, Lounges, Concert Venues and Historical Art Such as an Original Banksy can be Found Here.
West Loop
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Trendy Art District Close to the Blue Line and Nightlife.
Bucktown
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High Rise and Brown Stone Living with Stunning Views of Downtown and the Lake. Walk to Dining, Dancing, Parks and Local Attractions.
Lincoln Park
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Family Focused Homes on the Northwest Side. A Historical District in the City Limits.
The Villa District
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This is a Casual Family Dwelling Neighborhood. Little Sights to See but Some Great Eastern European Cuisine.
Irving Park
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Lake Access Neighborhood with Eclectic Residents and a Short Drive to Northwestern University Bars & Evanston Dining.
Rogers Park
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Residential Neighborhood a Short Walk to the Chicago River and RiverNorth Nightlife District. Casual Bars, Beautiful Churches and Sunflower Fields are Located Here.
River West
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Brown Stones and Grunge Chic.
West Town
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This is a Bohemian Arts District with a Heavy Focus on Galleries, Local Musicians, Craft Cocktail Lounges, and Hipster Shops. The Area Influences Individuality and has Many Brownstones with Challenges in Parking and Transportation.
Wicker Park
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Gifted reservations for rentals by the hour.
Rent pools and decks locally or on vacation- Free Swimply!!
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Rural Illinois

Outside of the City Limits

 
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Wealthy Suburb with Country Clubs, a Good School District and a Close Drive to Six Flags Great America.
Lake Bluff
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Cute Little Rural Town with Farms, Doughnut Shops and Putt Putt Golf.
Marion
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Rural Farm and University Town with a Lively Bar Scene.
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Dining, drinks and dancing

 
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Like Alice in Wonderland with cocktails.
The Violet Hour
 
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Multicourse dining.
elevated dining
 
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Fantastic ambience and delicious food.
The Gage
 
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Themed menus and multicourse dining
Next Restaurant - Chicago, IL
 
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Creative cocktails and a high energy ambience
Three Dots and a Dash - A Speakeasy Tropical Bar in River North
 
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Rooftop lounge overlooking the Chicago river and nestled in the downtown, river north area.
Chicago Luxury Riverfront Hotel | LondonHouse Chicago
 
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A little gem located right off Michigan Avenue
Ralph Lauren