Great additions, entrophy! And I like “Chi-caw-go”. Sounds tougher, like the harsh call of a crow. Can you imagine Mike Ditka saying “Chic-caaaa-go”? :- )
I will always love Chicago having spent 37 years in the area from age 22 through 58. But finally the weather and property taxes got to me and moved out in 1997. I miss the great eateries, superb golf courses with Poa Annua grass which is no where to be found here in Florida. City skyline looks much more impressive now than in 1998. I remember visiting top floor of Prudential building many times which was then the tallest in Chicago. Also the beautiful lake front many miles long all with public access, the museum of science & industry was a favorite, Bahai temple, Cantigny Park was awsome. When I arrived in Chicago in 1962, one could take city buses on Clark street well past mid-night without fear of getting mugged. The deep dish pizza served in a thick black iron pan at Uno’s in eary 60’s was to die for. The best ribs at Old Barn and prime rib at Willowbrook ballroom I miss dearly.