Moving to Chicago Tips | What to know before you get here!
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- Hey! I hope this video is informative about making your next big decision to move to Chicago! Let me know down below if you plan to move to Chicago, already here, or planning on leaving *gasp*.
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I’m loving this content of black women moving to Chicago alone and making it!. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures ❤
Thank you for that! I look forward to enjoying Chicago more and more.
What does being black have anything to do with this. You racist asf
Hey Chicago Native here, love you review. As a Black north sider, Rogers Park, Evanston and Skokie has a huge Jamaican community here. Restaurants, churches etc. On Howard St by the red line the Jamaican American bakery, several jerk spots, Friday nights at Good to Go Jamaica live music bar and a few clubs too ... There's a ton of history linked to the disinvestment and segaration of the city due to the Daley Political Machine that reigned for decades......but it is getting better
Omg thank you for this insight on the Jamaican spots! Literally just made my day 🎉
Thank you for the education too!
Needed this comment!! Thank you!
Andersonville is an amazing area to visit!
Welcome to Chicago🎉 I’m a Chicago native and absolutely love to hear perspectives of those who relocate here. Chicago is such an amazing city! Like every large city, it has it’s problems related to crime, disinvestment in some communities, big city politics, etc. That will never change my love for Chicago ❤ The architecture is breathtaking, access to the lake is great, and it’s an overall well planned city.
I truly hope you enjoy your time here and soak in what the city has to offer!
Thank you Tamara! I love Chicago 🫶🏾
Born and raised on the westside of Chicago , everything you said was pretty much spot on. Glad you enjoying yo time here , be sure to try some uncle remus Chicken and smoques bbq if you haven't already.
Ohhh you a real hero with this recommendations! Thank you!
This is so enjoyable watching someone else outlook on Chicago.
Being a chicagoan it is hard to see and experience the city with such a refreshing view.
Chicago in eyes is a city that has some MANY underlined issues in so many AREAS that it is hard to see anything else.
I just relocated home to Chicago after 15 years of living in New Orleans. Chicago has ALWAYS been a segregated city. We are midwesterners, we’re sensible , not showy or flashy. I did enjoy your perspective on the city. I was so excited to move back home and to be surrounded by family. Also we’re very blunt. I noticed living in the south people were very taken aback with the way I spoke, no nonsense straight to the point where as in New Orleans and other southern cities I visited they circle around the subject, here we get right to it.
I totally agree with your review! I love how not showy and flashy Chicago is. Definitely a difference from the flashy high life of Atlanta these days.
I’m a Chicago native and I’ve lived here my whole life… if traveled a little but never moved. You were spot on with all your observations about the city.
I’m moving there by myself next year! I appreciate the honesty
Absolutely! All the best in your move to Chicago 😊
This was so helpful! Especially since I’m an Atlanta native so the comparison helped.
Glad it was helpful!! I’m shocked to hear so many people are moving from Atlanta to Chicago. Not usually a pipeline I hear often 😅
I recently started researching Chicago as a potential new home for my family. Thanks for the helpful video :)
Glad it was helpful!
welcome to Chicago and some very good observations are spot on. you already made it thru the worst part of winter so you good to go!
Yes! One winter down! Thank you☺️
Would love a year update of you living in Chicago ! Congratulations btw, brave move. Thinking about moving there towards the end of 2024
Thank you!!!!! I will be posting an updated video asap!
i’m 16, turning 17 in a few months and i’m really starting to think hard about where i want to move and potentially go to college at. Chicago has been in the back of my mind for a while and i think i’d enjoy living there. the main obstacle is finding a school and a place to live. i can handle cold weather bc i live in a place that gets way colder than Chicago and i used to live in a very humid state so i’m not worried about that. i’m really hoping that i will be able to move to Chicago one day.
Hope all your dreams come true ❤
Hoping it happens for you!
Great video! I did a similar move as you too; left Atlanta in 2021 after 20 years. Now I’m in the Lakeview area of Chicago.
Nice! I hope you are liking the lakeview area! I want to love that neighborhood sooo bad but since I drive, the parking is awful there.
Such a informative video for those deciding to move out there . Great video!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Oh I love hearing about the transportation this because I will be moving out there from DTX this spring tho am workin on gettin my car before😩
I hope the move goes well!
Welcome to Chicago! I can't wait to see your future vlogs/videos navigating through the city! We have similar roots (southern belles).
Hey!!!! Thank you for the warm welcome😊. Which southern region are you coming from?
@@TimewithLivi I used to reside in GA
Thank you for this video I’m deciding between Chicago, DMV and Dallas.
Great choices!! Good luck!
All of the Jamaican restaurants are on the south side of Chicago pretty much on every other block you’d have to go deeper into the south side it’s a lot on the west side too.
Oh! That’s great to know. Any spot you recommend?
Wow you really nailed it. I lived in Chicago for 2 years and it was the greatest two years of my life. However I knew I’d probably end up moving back to Atlanta. The interesting thing was many people loved the fact that I told them I loved it there. But they couldn’t understand why and many said they’d trade places with me. Another thing that I found interesting that it was at one time the cultural capital of Black America. Ebony/ Jet, Soul Train and Afro Sheen dominated my household growing up in North Jersey. Yet I didn’t feel any pride in the history those things brought to our community. One thing that literally slapped me in the face in a good way. I truly believe Chicago is the cradle of gospel music in America. I don’t believe I could drive two blocks on the Southside or West without hearing a Hammond organ believe played as well as I’ve ever heard or some Alto blasting the windows in the sanctuary. The music in that city is bananas. I definitely wouldn’t mind moving back if the situation was right…
SOO many people wonder why I did the ATL to chicago move. They are just perplexed so i get it. However, Chicago just has something I can't put my finger on quite yet. The music here is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Main reason I moved here. People just appreciate the arts more for what it is instead of it being "a vibe" like in ATL.
That painting goes soooo hard! I’m from the southside I love the chi!
Thank you!! I made it 🥰
@@TimewithLivi welcome to the Chi♥️
I love when people move to an enjoy Chicago! I hope you feel welcomed and enjoy all that the city has to offer. The summer is amazing. I literally try not to travel during the summer months.
- a Chicago native who came back after 10 years
I love to read great testimonies like this!!! I literally have no really travel plans because I just wanna be here too.😌
So crazy! We have so much in common: Both from atl, jamaican, and named Olivia 😅Thinking of moving to chicago so thanks for the video!❤
OMG Look at that!! If you do come to chicago, hit me up on IG! Looking for more jamaican folks around here ! hahaha!
Thank you for this video! How did your dog do with transitioning to Chicago winters? Did you do anything additional to keep her/him warm?
It was definitely a transition going from a green state to a city landscape. Had to adjust walking on sidewalks and tons of people and other dogs passing him. As for the winters, he grows ton of hair since he is a goldendoodle and I bought dog shoes along with paw butter so he was fine.
@@TimewithLivi thank you!!
Omg I’m a Jamaican-American black girl moving to chi from atl! Whaaaat -I needed this video. Thx
I’m glad this came your way then!!! All the best to you in your move!
I appreciate this review as someone from Atlanta who is thinking of moving to Chicago. I do have a question tho, is there any like young black parties/events around Chicago. Like we do in on like Peter Street or like Edgewood, etc.
great question!! (sorry for the late reply). Atlanta spoils us with black events EVERYWHERE. We literally run the culture in ATL. Here.... not so much. Chicago is all about neighborhoods so it really depends on where you live or spend time in. I would say Hyde park/Bronzeville is where a lot of black folks like to have a good time and live. I live in north chicago and have come to terms that the places I frequent will be filled with tons of people but people are really friendly here. I went to GSU and Edgewood was fun until it wasn't because of the violence hahaah! I do miss peter street though.
Im born here if u want that ATL type of park u hv a car go to the forest out south or even in orlAnd going to the mall you'll see so many trails and things 7:34
Welcome to Chicago!
Why thank you!!😊
Hopefully south side reinvestment is coming soon!! Our new mayor looks to be committed to it
Crossing my fingers and toes!
Welcome to Chicago. So many cool neighborhoods. Check out the Hyde Park community. Diverse ethnic groups. Access to lakefront. Be prepared for cold winters and beautiful summers.
I really enjoy Hyde Park. I was considering moving there but I heard about how bad the rats are there sadly. 😭
@@TimewithLivi oh well. I never experienced rats 🐀
I moving to Chicago soon!
Yay!! All the best to you in Chicago!
It’s crazy I moved to Macon Georgia and I noticed the same thing here with the segregation. There is a clear separation between the north side and the south side
Yeah Macon is like that as well but Chicago is such a big city for it to be so divided
Chicago has always been segregated. Dr. King said he’d never seen as many hateful (yt) people.
I’m currently living in Atlanta and considering moving there in a few months. My biggest concern is the Chicago winters. I’ve never experienced it and wonder should I let that stop me from moving there. Also I have a pit bull and wonder if he will be accepted
No I wouldn’t let it deter you. Just buy a good North Face parka and carry on. Do research of course on other ways to be warm. Like long johns, thermals etc
The pit bull will be fine, there's a lot of buildings without breed restrictions. I have a pit too, I worried about it at first but it turned out to not be an issue.
How did you find your apartment especially as a black American? I wanna live in a diverse neighborhood where my skin won't be an issue
I found my apartment thru a leasing agent since it is free to work with one here in Chicago!
I hope I hope I hope
*cross fingers*
I was under the impression that Atlanta was far more segregated than Chicago, but I definitely see it in both cities
Oh definitely not close to the segregation that occurs in Chicago unfortunately.
Hello! I would love to hear some more advice if your up for it? I'm moving from Raleigh/Durham NC to Chicago and I'm TERRIFIED lol
Edit: also, if your looking for friends, I will be there end of this month lol
Omg! Me too!! Have to finish out my senior year here at App but Chicago is def on the list of places Im thinking of moving to after I graduate Spring
I’m currently in Atlanta, considering Chicago for my next move. Atlanta has spoiled me so much. I feel like I’m trying to leave Wakanda 😂😂.
Hahaha! It’s definitely a big difference but I would embrace it if you do ultimately move. Nowhere in America is going to have the black experience for all walks of life quite like ATL.
@@TimewithLivi 100% agree! Thanks for replying!
Chicago native here, your review is on point. Thank you for being open to share and compare the difference you see here. Rogers Park, Skokie and Evanston has a huge Jamaican community and a festival (lol). I live in Rogers Park because it is so diverse with folks from all walks of life. The South and West sides are changing due to gentrification, so it will happen, but it takes time.
Dallas it might be
Hahaha understood! Glad it gave you clarity on what’s best for you 👍🏾
Chicago wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the extremely long, cold winters. Also, all the unnecessary taxes and fees.
felt! i just put on a jacket and im good to go but i understand!
Great point about the dogs! They are everywhere lol. You're right on the diversity feeling. This city is segregated. I also love ATL
Thanks for watching!
I love Chicago. I moved here more than 40 years ago after law school originally being from Cleveland and have lived almost all of my adult life here. I had a chance to move to Atlanta in the mid 80s. I am so glad I declined and decided to stay here. I met my late wife, a native Chicagoan, bought a home in Southwest Morgan Park on the Southside, raised our son here, my grandkids are here.
Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, are the same. We are not Southerners even though our roots are in the South. We have a different mentality. There is no lack of Black Culture here. There are a million of us here. And that is just Black Americans. I am not talking about Africans, Afro Latinos, and Afro Caribbeans.
I have no desire to to live in a MAGA controlled State like Georgia or Texas.
A lot of white immigrants moved to Chicago in the late 1800s early 1900s. They weren’t considered white but assimilated into whiteness via politics and the police force. Part of why the politics here are so fucked up here. (The Daley political machine did a lot of damage to the Black community.) Also your comment about the fashion, I feel like that’s because you live on the north side and it’s mostly white. 🤷🏾♀️ most white peoples in Chicago dress plain but I don’t think you can apply that to the Black population of Chicago. Also, most black people here are AA but there is a Jamaican community in Chicago. I saw a precious comment that mentioned the Jamaican heavy areas!
Thank you for the back story of Chicago! Now that it’s been about a year since I made this video, I have to agree with you on the topic of fashion. Thank you😃
@@TimewithLivi of course!! I’m glad you’re enjoying the wonderful city and I hoped you were able to check out some Jamaican restaurants! Ofc it won’t be the east coast level but there’s still some decent spots. Dirty Tiffs on 47th is really good and it’s soulfood-Jamaican fusion restaurant. Definitely recommend!