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Going to Chicago in February - How screwed am I? (midwest.social)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by thom@midwest.social to c/chicago@midwest.social

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Oklahoma native, our cold weather pales in comparison to Chicago - there's a concert in early February right outside of O'Hare that I am headed towards. Most Chicago tourist guides I've encountered online simply don't advise to visit but my hands are tied.

What local things would you recommend to an outsider braving the outside? Any tips on staying warm?

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Chicago has one of the safest downtowns in North America, according to statistics.

[–] bumsofmanarchy@mastodon.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@Nemo

Well, as someone who lives and works here in Chicago, I would respectfully disagree. It's a shitshow downtown - - crime is rampant and police are not empowered to do anything about it for fear of legal retaliation, et. Just saying.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I also live here, in Garfield Park. While I can certainly agree things have gone downhill recently, it's far from "a shitshow".

[–] bumsofmanarchy@mastodon.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@Nemo Well, In Albany Park, it's a shit show. Stabbings, shootings, strong arm robberies, car jacking, assault, etc. etc. Constant.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 1 points 2 years ago

Albany Park is a far cry from downtown.