Walking Through My American Neighborhood | CHICAGO NORTH SIDE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Today, I took a walk through my neighborhood and surrounding areas in Chicago. I figured it would be rude not to film it.
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I hear Laurence is still running and has been spotted in Northern Indiana.
😆 🤣 😂
People that have never seen lake Michigan can never grasp the absolute mammoth size of the "lake". I feel like it surpasses lake status when you can't see over the horizon.
Agreed. It's really more of an inland sea.
Agreed!!
Walking the Lake Michigan pier in South Haven, I had foreign tourists ask me what "ocean" it is.
Any great lake works here.
@@popkorng Right. They are all massive and to me it's hard to call them a "lake".
I lived in Chicago (North side) from age 4 to 11, a mere 7 years in my life of 70 years, however, Chicago gets in your blood and it never leaves - I still feel like it's "home'.
I love the part where you were worried about how deep the sand was…we are around the same age and it reminds me of a meme which read, “growing up in the 80s, I really thought quicksand would be a bigger deal.” Haha
Thank you for the tour. Have a great rest of the week! Peace!
A lot of British tourists in Florida were super careful around the sand and worried about quicksand. I didn't even know it was a real thing until they told me about it being a problem at English beaches. The sugar sand in Florida, once that gets wet it's as hard as rock, so there's no sinking there lol.
That meme was from a John Mulaney stand up bit btw
There's also the damn sinkholes showing up everywhere including beaches. Quite a few kids in particular have died being taken by the swirly sand. Don't even need the quick part. This ole rock is falling apart.🙏🤯🕊️🎃
@@Hollylivengood One of the biggest sinkholes ever found was in Florida. A different problem, sure. I just thought it was a fun fact.
North or south on Lake Shore Drive is the best city drive in the country. Nothing beats Chicago's skyline from along the lake.
As an ex Chicagoan I agree.
The Aliottas, Haynes & Jeremiah agree
Laurence: The wasp merely recognized you and was chasing you because it wanted to ask you questions like, “How do you pronounce Lincolnshire?” and “Where’s a good place to get a nice spot of English tea on the North Side?”
Wasp probably wanted an autograph.
Actually he was angry at you for wearing glasses with that color of frames. 😀
Uncle Toby could have answered those questions. But Wasps never recognize me.
We’re so glad you’re over here on this side of the pond Laurence. And we’re glad you’re happy🐝❤️🤗
❤
Your charming and witty posts make this old Southern Lady smile.
"North Side is one of the most peaceful places" - Bee/Wasp: Hold my mead
That’s cool that you live by Wrigley Field.
“This is a hill I’m willing to die on” 😂 “I was hoping that would be more dramatic… for clicks.” 😂😂 *runs from wasp with wild eyes* 😂😂😂 Laurence, you are a delight.
LOL, isn't nature grand? Back to the bat cave...
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I think that was a sweat bee. It wants to get salts and lipids from his face. They are absolutely chill if you let them land on your eyebrows.
The bike riding past his own shot with eyes wide open got me!!
There wasn't really a wasp, he ran and added the sound effect.. for clicks :)
😂🤣 "that between moment. Right after the summer and right before...hell." 🔥🌬❄I think it's going to be a long winter.
Well the north side of Chicago is a nice little part of town
But if you go up there
You know you best beware
Of a Brit named Laurence Brown
...sorry, couldn't resist after reading the title.
Baddest man in the whole damn town....
Badder than Old King Cole, meaner than a puppy dog
LOL...
@@JJoy-bk8yr badder than old King Kong, meaner than a junkyard dog
@@LindaC616 I was just trying to follow along from the original comment, which was a song parody that changed Jim Croce's lyrics about Leroy Brown so that they fit Laurence. As parody, while Leroy is badder than old King Kong, Laurence is badder than that merry old soul, King Cole from the nursery rhyme. Leroy is meaner than a junkyard dog, but Laurence is meaner than a puppy. I really put some thought into it - sorry that it fell flat. It was only meant in fun. No disrespect intended to Laurence, the original poster, Jim Croce (RIP), you, or anyone who reads this. Joy and peace to all.
I love how you mentioned how peaceful the area was while sirens could be heard in the background.
Well that is true of most larger cities, isn't it _GEORGE_ ?
@@JR-playlists I know, I just thought the timing was unfortunate.....and a little humourous.😁
There are a huge number of hospitals (and therefore ambulances) in that neighborhood due to the population density.
@@stevefridley4120 I am amazed that there are those that don't appreciate the Irony. Oh well.
Trust me, that's peaceful for Chicago.
My great-grandfather used to own one of the apartment buildings on Waveland Avenue. This would be in the 1930's sometime, so predating a lot of the improvements at Wrigley, and also predating all the 'rooftop seating' that's on top of buildings now. Back then, my grandmother used to bring my mother and her sisters to Baba's place to climb to the roof with chairs and watch the games for free.
Also, I am willing to bet that your wasp was a yellow jacket. Bees aren't that mean, wasps have a distinct profile that can't be mistake for bees. Yellow jackets are just plain assholes and yes, they will pursue you for frickin' ever. You did well to run, believe me!
To be fair, yellow jackets are a type of wasp.
@@elisam.r.9960 But they look more like a bee than mud wasps do. Both r nasty & can sting over & over & they know it so they will. Unlike bee's who only sting if they r threatened.
Oh man, this takes me back! We lived in Palatine for two years when I was a kid & would go in to Chicago a lot. One of my favorite memories is during the NL East pennant race in ‘84. My grandparents were visiting & we went to a game- wayyyy before they even thought about putting in lights at Wrigley! My G-pa couldn’t see that great, so my dad sat next to him & did a play by play for him. That was a great day. I just lost my dad two weeks ago & it’s been rough. You made me remember a brighter time & I thank you for it.
That was a beautiful story about your g-pa and dad with three generations attending the '84 Pennant Race!!
Have you ever considered screenwriting? So many different ways that story could be part of a movie -- maybe even find a way to work in a cameo with Laurence in the movie?
Your comment brought back memories for me. My grandparents lived in Palatine when I was little. We had many wonderful family gatherings at their home. They ended up moving to Wisconsin when I was 8. My grandpa was a lifelong Cubs fan.
So very sorry for your loss, but what a great memory. Your dad must have been a very special man.
I would never have thought Chicago had such a gorgeous beach
Most of the beaches around Lake Michigan are really beautiful, sandy beaches.
That’s just one of them
There's miles of them too. All the way to the southern edge of the city
I'm glad you like here, there are many who complain and disparage it. It would be nice if they would just leave already, rush hour would be better without them.
I left! You're welcome. 😁 I just couldn't handle the winters and cloudy skies for months on end. Grew up in the south....it really is a pretty place in the summer and fall. And I was able to find beauty in the snow.....but....I just couldn't handle it.
The North Side of Chicago is a very safe and pleasant place. I lived north of there in Evanston and would visit Wells Street and Old Town on the North Side. The wealthy north suburbs like Wilmette and Winnetka are where movies like "Home Alone" were shot.
A former neighbor of mine worked maintenance with his dad on Wells just north of North Ave in the early 1960s. He knew a singer from a club on the block named Ruth who may have been Paul Butterfield's gf around that same time.
As a Native Chicagoan I know you're in a pretty pricey neighborhood.Plus we are made for the walking. Let's not have the tourists come and think they're going to be able to tour all of that in one day by walking.But we do have the wonderful mass transportation systems.
I agree. For perspective, lets see a little south action and a little west.
I do have to laugh, though. When my friends and their 2 daughters visited me here from Chicago, I thought that they would be used to walking around everywhere. We had to walk 15 minutes or 20 minutes down the hill to get to the downtown area. They kept saying "is it 5 blocks or 5 Linda blocks?" Which led me to believe that they were starting to get tired. And this is a colonial city, so they aren't even real big city blocks! My friend had grown up in the same neighborhood Laurence is in now, but I guess the years of the suburbs have softened her
@@LindaC616 They would Just Die if they ever walked on My Block, it's 2 miles end to end. Only 4 houses, the whole way 2 on each side the rest is corn, cucumbers, soybeans, peppers, cabbage & deer.
Funny thing is, by European standards, even Chicago's mass transit is pretty terrible
I was thinking this also.. im on the Gold Coast.. Oak Street Beach..
I live across Illinois on the "coast"( the mighty Mississippi River). I love visiting Chicago, especially Wrigley. I also love your videos. Thanks for brightening my day.
Harry Caray had been a successful and well-known sportscaster for 40 years before he opened his 'humble restaurant'. In fact, I remember him from the 1950s when he did play-by-play for the (then) St Louis Cardinals. I had no idea he'd opened a restaurant later in life.
One time, during the seventh inning stretch, Harry was singing while very buzzed....and nearly fell out of the broadcast booth. I think it was during his stint with the White Sox. Or maybe in St.Louis. His restaurant has a cookbook (you can buy it used for five or six dollars) with lots of Chicago favorites and not of the fast food type either.
@@msr1116 You don’t have to mentioned that he was buzzed. It’s just a given 😆
Thank you for pointing this out. I dont have to now..🙏
Its a Great restaurant here in Chicago. Right before he died. Now his wife runs it if she is still alive after this pandemic..
Thanks for the tour of the north side Lawrence! I am Chicago born and a long time Evanston resident and so glad you landed here on the shores of Lake Michigan. Can’t say that I like all the changes at Wrigley Field, but time marches on. That being said there is nothing people like better than seeing first hand places they already know so well! You bring a fresh eye and personal experience the old and familiar. Thanks so much!
"Except when the baseball's happening." The baseball, heh heh.
Lawrence, your wit and silly antics always give me a smile. We're glad you're here and happy. :)
I love to hear you say "my Chicago neighborhood" when I hear people from around the world say it that's how we know America is still working.
Yes
I'm in Chicago for the Marathon this weekend. It's my first time to the Midwest. My main impression so far is if just how nice everyone is. I'm used to people in big cities being jerks. It's really pleasant here and the crowd cheering for us at the marathon was absolutely amazing. I am very much looking forward to coming back here for a visit again.
Helpful wasp heard you lamenting the lack of drama.
My dad lived in the north side of Chicago. He passed away a couple of years ago and I haven’t been back to Chicago since then. Thank you for the smiles and memories ❤️
That point between summer and hell. Haha, I hear you, Laurence. It's my favorite time to.
I’m not a fan of Chicago because I don’t like big cities (living across the river from St. Louis) but I had no idea Chicago had sand dunes and a beach. That’s pretty neat. So glad you found your way here in America! I hope we can keep you happy you came!
There is no east side of Chicago, It's all beach, from Evanston then south to the Indiana border. You can ride all the way down the lakefront by bicycle. It's all quite beautiful, thanks to a cranky old man named Aaron, who sued the city and developers whenever they tried to build on the water. Aaron had a lot of money and he kept them in court for twenty years until they gave up and made the lakefront a recreational area for the public. There's a bust dedicated to him at the entrance to the Museum Campus on 11th Street - Aaron Montgomery Ward.
I lived in Chicago for the first 30 years of my life and its extremely peaceful. People dont realize that the violence is localized to about two small areas
Hmm.. a lot has changed since you left then.
You sounded nostalgic like your really missing England. I grew up in AZ still miss it quite a bit. Enjoyed being able to walk along with you as I've never been to Chicago.
AZ is still here and waiting for you! I moved back after 35 years away, and I'm so happy.
I let out a giant "aw" when he talked about pretending England was on the other side. I hope he can go home to visit someday soon. I can't imagine what it would be like to not see where you grew up for years on end.
You sounded a bit homesick for England, Laurence. I understand. I grew up in California, left it in 1974, and have never been back, nor will I ever go back. The schools I went to are gone, our family's favorite restaurants are gone, our favorite ice cream parlor is gone (a little Italian mom-and-pop place that featured 40 flavors of ice cream). It's quite true you can never go home again. You can go to it, but it will have changed. Now I've made myself depressed! Hope I didn't have that affect on you.
Same here (all the above) I miss Pizza and Pipes, the wharf (and the monkey)
Santa Cruz and so much more (But no intent of ever returning)
The sun is still here and Mexicans. Lol
@@lovelightshine2329 Oh we had Pizza & Pipes in the 80s my brother have had his 16yrs old b-day there in Daly city California. It's gone now
@@lovelightshine2329 Ahhh Hello fellow local :) I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula, moved to London, then Boston, and did move home. I don't think I'll ever move away again. It's changed, but most of us locals don't ever go to the Wharf or 17 Mile Drive or the Mystery Spot anyway..... I do take my kids to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it's very close to being the same that it's very nostalgic ❤
California is gone period isn't it?
This video is a good representation of everything I love about this channel.
You're great mate.
Thanks to that bee, you got your 10,000 steps for today!
Thank you for showing off one of my favorite things about Chicago: it’s natural beauty. Although I prefer the South Side (QED: Sox Fan), the North Side has some wonderful nature. Hairy Cairy does that help? Care-ee?
Thanks for spending some time on the beach. Those (in calm weather) low Lake Michigan waves (cahlm) are so typical. I myself refer to the city as Chiberia (cf:Siberia) starting sometime in mid-December or early January.
Chicago’s approx 30 miles of undeveloped lake shore is one of its best parts. If you go to Hyde Park you’ll probably enjoy the view North from Promontory Point 56th Street which shows an even prettier skyline.
Take care!
Thanks Laurence, that was fun.
1060 West Addison is where Lawrence is in this video . I heard Elwood Blues lives there.
Omg the absolute randomness of emotions on this walking tour!!! That was great!! 😂
Lawrence...have you been to nearby Oak Park to see the homes built and lived in by Frank Lloyd Wright? Definitely worth a lo
ok and might make for a great video. :)
I grew up near there, on the west side, just across Austin. We would ride our bikes over into Oak Park & ride around.
We pretty much always swing by Oak Park when we visit Chicago. Great place to walk around. Beautiful houses (not just the FLW ones) and convenient to get to on the L. If Covid ever lets up, Chicago is towards the top of my list of places I want to go again.
This architecture buff would love a vid like that. Chicago has some amazing old-world craftsmanship examples.
Anytime I was running a train from the Ashland Ave yard to the Union Pacific Proviso yard I would always get stopped at the Oak Park Metra station. I always enjoyed just looking around at the people going about their daily routine. It really is a tranquil area.
I grew up there. I lived in a home built by Wrights Patner. Also the Pleasant Home was my grandmothers. I can visit anytime. I should take these kids there!
I live in Mid-Michigan and I love visiting Chicago. I actually almost moved there in the last century and have family and friends who've lived there for decades. Thanks for the tour of your neighborhood.
I love Chicago! The most beautiful city in the world. I get chills when I turn south on (DuSable) LSD and see the city in front and the lake on my left 💖💖💖
Love your sense of humor. 💜
"The direct opposite of what the Mayflower did."
That was good 👍
Walks in different parts of Chicago or other cities would be a nice addition to the channel
Gotta love our Illinois fall that lasts 2 days! Enjoy it while you can lol.
precise. One day air. nest day furnace.
@@craigchastain7016 Exactly!
@@betholin1534 Yeah I live in central Illinois, so it’s a tad warmer down here than Chicago but still not enough falls days. It’s either 100° and humid or it’s 5 below. Not enough “in between” days. Lol. And YES thank god for no traffic here! At least not Chicago traffic. Just State Farm traffic 😂
Thank you for getting out and showing your neighborhood.
Waving back at ya across the pond in South Haven, Michigan. BTW, once you are in Lake Michigan, you'll know it isn't the Atlantic because of the lack of salt and sharks. The wasp might of been a yellow jacket or sand wasp that have the yellow black colorings that look like a bee. Great video, it's been 30+ years since I was in that area of Chicago.
I grew up near SH, have fond memories of the beach there
Also, on a clear day we Can see Michigan..
Yes, they are especially aggressive during the fall in the US. Someone telling him they are "bees" is just generically calling anything that is yellow and black a bee. That was most likely a yellow jacket not a honey bee.
I think the wasp just wanted an autograph...or it was paparazzi!?! 😁
I was just in Chicago a couple of months ago -- really enjoyed it. It was my first time there, and I found it to be a really cool city.
Nice little journey. Thanks for sharing
4:03 the googily eyes. I died. 🤣😂
GO CUBBIES!! Yes it is Harry Care-y. And he was the long time radio announcer for the Cubs. You should go to a game next spring. Try for the inside of Wrigley, (aka "The Friendly Confines") and if you can't get a seat there, go for the bleachers on top of the buildings opposite Wrigley.
Lol. After the fire sale, he'll have no problem getting a ticket.
You should have gone into Graceland. Beautiful statuary and interesting gravestones. Also, very peaceful.
It's been years since I saw the lake. Still beautiful
Hi Laurence, I love your video. I used to live in your neighborhood. We lived on Roscoe Street, very close to Rigley Field. Your walk around was great. It really took me back to 1976-77.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing that! It was a nice trip down memory lane for me. I spent the first 13 years of my life in Oswego, IL and all my extended relatives lived in Chicago or Bolingbrook. I remember my Dad used to take us to the beach in the spring time and then we would go to one of the museums. My favorite was the Museum of Science and Industry.
You’re making me homesick. ☹️ J/K Enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Welcome to Chicago! I recognized every area. It's true that most people do not think "beach" when Chi is mentioned but it is our best/favorite feature. It's our back yard and beautiful! Enjoy your time here, my friend.
I always thing of it as the front yard and Chicago's downtown right on the lake with its lakefront parks as the cities front lawn like to the palace that is its amazing architecture in the history of the skyscraper.
Don’t forget, besides the zoo, Lincoln Park houses one of several park district run conservatories (for plants), which is a great place to visit in the winter. Just a warning to Laurence- your glasses will fog up upon entry but it is a way to warm up when visiting the park in winter.
Home is where your heart is Laurence, and you're always an Englishman, no matter how far away you are.
There is a corner of a foreign field that is forever England. 👍
Good video, really enjoyed seeing your neighborhood, certainly different from downtown Sheffield, UK. 😉
"TH-cam sensation escapes certain death."
Ah, yes, autumn in Chi-town. The 2 days 3 hours between sweltering and shivering.
I remember years ago Chicago was known to have only 2 seasons.. Winter and construction. Glad to see you have expanded.
Tfs.
Construction has bleed into winter. Last year I think they only took 1 month off.
@@route2070 oh? Down to only "construction" season now? Lol
I lived in Uptown back in 2010 and made that walk down Clark to Wrigleyville and Halsted so many times. Thanks for jogging the memories.
Laurence, if you haven't already, please take a trip down to the South Side for a walking tour of my alma mater, The University of Chicago. I think you'll really appreciate and enjoy it. And while you're at it, check out the rest of Hyde Park, Kenwood, and Woodlawn. I'm from Massachusetts, but I will always consider the South Side my second home.
Yep, love that area! I worked in Lakeview and Boystown and lived in Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Ravenswood, among other places. Some of my favorite places to go were the beach in the winter on a freezing sunny day and the pier by Loyola on a warm night. I miss Chicago a ton.
Happy 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Canadian Thanksgiving from us to those who celebrate the lovely autumn colours HAPPY GREAT FOOD WEEKEND!
This video was posted on the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire.
Intentional? This guy does love US cities, and some historical info. Could be totally coincidental.
@@deegarmr2623 I figured it was a coincidence, but I figured it was worth bringing up. In part since he lives there.
This video was brilliant. It’s amongst my favorite vids from you. Thank you ❤️
I moved to Chicago a couple of years ago (North Side) and absolutely love it. It has its issues like any city does but there is no other city I would rather be in. Thank you so much for showing the beauty of it!
I go to South Haven Michigan to the beach and I wave to you across the Lake. You are a delight to watch.
I grew up 40 minutes away and we used to go to that beach all the time!
During this video my Amazon Fire Cube thought you were talking to it. For a moment my iPad was talking to my Fire Cube, it was weird
I love your sense of humor. You are so much fun to watch even if it's just a leisurely stroll in your neighborhood. I have friends who live all throughout Chicago. They too don't really see it as the danger zone that's played up by a lot of people. There are sketchy parts, sure, but there are sketchy areas in every city. I live about 2.5 hours south and have gone to all different parts of the city. I don't feel scared or threatened except when I see the price of my beer. Ha! Cheers!
I really like your channel! I live right across the lake from you. We can see Chicago buildings from our lookout areas. The Chicago visitors fill our beaches and enjoy seeing the sun set for a change.
You absolutely crack me up I adore your sense of humor and I just want to “hang out with you” lol southern slang maybe!😆 I don’t know that much about Chicago and your video was fabulous. I do wonder how much you miss your homeland though??🤗❤️😊
Wow you walked through Chicago and didn't get shot, amazing! We're proud of you..
I lived in the area of Chicago for 16 years. It’s a great area. I recognized every street.
Thank you for the video.
Such a breath of fresh air, Lawrence. Your slightly muffled satire is refreshing!
You should do a tour of the B'ahai Temple, it is absolutely beautiful!
Welcome to the Northside of Chicago! I hope you enjoy it here. You literally walked right by my house.
SIL just bought a place in Wrigleyvillle. Hipsters are about the only thing to worry about 😆
What a delightful man. I look forward to.more of him. Sadly, homesickness is a real thing. I feel for him.
Harry Carey's son, Skip, was the play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Braves (GO BRAVES!) for many years, and his grandson, Chip is the current announcer...
Go Brewers. May the better Milwaukee team win!
That was much more likely to have been a wasp than a bee. I've never known a bee to follow someone the way that did. The behavior is pretty common with wasps.
Wrigley Field is named for William Wrigley, Jr., who bought the Cubs in 1921 (the ballpark was built in 1914 for the Chicago Whales baseball club of the Federal League). That same William Wrigley, Jr. founded the Wrigley chewing gum company.
Harry Caray was the sportscaster for several teams, including the Cubs from 1982 through 1997. He popularized the tradition of singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game during the seventh inning stretch. The statue depicts Caray leaning out of the broadcast booth to lead fans in singing the song, something he did at every home game from 1976 onwards.
My first autumn in north Chicago was a warning sign NO ICE SKATING on Lake Michigan.
I lived in the Lakeview neighborhood for a few years from 2007-2010. I love the Northside so much! Chicago is still one of my favorite cities.
Wrigley Field is awesome! It’s the second oldest baseball stadium in the country. I hope the Cubs grow on you. Go Cubs!
This may seem odd, but I love Graceland. Beautiful soft rolling hills, lagoons and various trees. Wonderful mausoleums and monuments (from an artistic standpoint) and many famous people buried there- architects, politicians, athletes, business giants etc..
It’s also incredibly haunted with a couple of very famous ghosts!
@@charlespaugh Sigh
Good Morning from the UK (Manchester). Just woke up and saw this, your narration puts a smile on my face along with my first coffee of the day. Please do more like this, I have been watching "All the differences between UK and USA" videos, very educational. I noticed the Americanism sneaking in there with "construction" work at Wrigley Field, instead of "Building " work as would be said here.
It's beautiful where you live. So much within walking distance. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America!
Lovely how peaceful it is sirens & all? Love your
Channel So much. ❤️
You're living in my home town. I miss the natural beauty of Chicago..so thank's so much for showing some of it!
My fave parts are you riding your bike with a crazy look on your face, and you getting chased by the wasp 😆
Enjoyed seeing Wrigley field! We lived on the south side of Chicago in the last 60’s and we’re passionate Cubs fans! Have fond memories from Wrigleys field! My sisters and I saw every Cubs game and knew all then statistics on our favorite players. Great memories. I live in Norway now, without a baseball game in sight!
Being right there in Chicago, and near Graceland Cemetery that you passed, are a treasure trove of historical and well known people buried in the city itself. Just at Graceland alone, there was also Ernie Banks (Mr. Cub) and also Marshall Field (Department Store Founder). You could have a field day with the amount of other cemeteries in the city with famous people there to learn more about. 👍
I live in a seniors only coop apartment building. We have: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. We do not want any fall(s) here.
I love the north side of Chicago. My sister and her boyfriend live there, and my husband and I were just there to visit them two weekends ago. As many times as I've been to Chicago, I'd never been to the Lincoln Park Zoo before our recent trip. And I think they ALWAYS start in on construction on Wrigley right after the Cubs' season ends. I went to see my sister the first weekend in November in 2016, right after the Cubs won the World Series, and they had already started construction despite the zillions of fans (including us) trying to get pictures in front of the stadium with all the championship paraphernalia on it.
What a lovely neighborhood. I've never been to Chicago. The shot of the skyline, though, made me want to cough. The air looks as bad as Denver's!
Maybe it was fog -- so close to Lake Michigan??? Or maybe it was smog (smoke + fog) created by the wildfires in the west and blocking out the sun in MANY upper Midwest cities and states "downstream" in the jetstream or weather wind currents.
Our air is surprisingly clean, as is the Lake. The Lake often makes a light foggy haze.
I am a Lyft Driver full time, and when the Lake haze is not there, people marvel at the clear skyline.
Our streets in most parts of the city are also amazingly clean. Many areas near the Loop (downtown) have upper and lower streets, allowing for trash removal and deliveries without blocking traffic.
@@johnleebingham8547 Having never lived where there is high humidity, that thought had not occurred to me. Thanks!