After living in Chicago for your whole life, spotting a born and raised Chicagoan is easy! There’s something about being from the Windy City that makes you different from the other kids. Here are the 20 signs you grew up in Chicago!
What even is the “Willis Tower”?
You can’t even remember how many times you went on the Little Dipper.
It was basically a family tradition!
Sing it with me! 800-588-2300 EMPIRE! (We won’t judge if it was your ringtone at one point).
We can’t associate with anyone who likes the Packers… it would be like going over to the dark side.
For you, the LSD is not a drug. Instead, it is the beautiful stretch of highway that runs along the lake, giving you a breath taking view of the city.
Especially if you live anywhere near Grant Park. For four days, all you will see is hoards of sweaty people on every street, on every train car, and on every bus. Unless you are one of those people, you probably don’t want to leave the house.
Winter is cold and blistering, while the construction is year round… and there is no way to escape it.
Personally, I prefer O’Hare.
Where should we go today? North Avenue? Oak Street? The Ledge?
Will this be the last time he plays? Find out in tonight’s breaking news episode.
From the Magnificent Mile Holiday Parade to seeing the river dyed green on St. Patty’s Day to the Gay Pride Parade in Boystown, it’s always a party in Chicago.
No one outside of Illinois knows who Mr. Pulaski is, so you feel pretty special when you get a day off from school and your Polish friends get to celebrate their heritage.
Chicago’s famous dog only needs a pickle, tomato, sport peppers, relish, onions, mustard, and celery salt. You could probably list hotdog joints that have signs warning against ketchup.
How could you not cheer for them? I mean its not like its been 108 years or anything.
There are over 200 neighborhoods in Chicago and you’re from one of them. Is it Lincoln Park? The Loop? Pilsen? Take your pick.
Chicago Transit Authority aka the “L”. What a good friend. You could probably find your way home with your eyes closed because you’ve taken it so many times.
Miles? What are those? You measure in minutes and SWEAR that everything is at least 10 to 15 minutes away.
You now it’s because of the loud mouth politicians. But, it so happens that the city is also very windy.
It’s basically a Chicago Classic! Your favorite type of furniture is the folding chair.
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