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Fun Local Trivia
  1. While Chicago is known as a great baseball town, its two teams have had a difficult time becoming world champions. The White Sox finally won in 2005, their first World Series win since 1917, but the Cubs' World Series drought stretches to 97 years.
  2. Chicagoans are split on how their town received its title of the "Windy City." Some chalk it up to the blustery weather blown in off of Lake Michigan, but others prefer the story about the propensity of local politicians to be full of hot air.
  3. Chicago is home to 2,836,659 people, making it the third most populous in America behind Los Angeles and New York City.
  4. Standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories high, Chicago's Sears Tower (soon to be Willis Tower) is the tallest building in North America.
  5. The Art Institute of Chicago holds the largest collection of impressionist paintings outside of Paris, including a large selection of Monets and Gauguins.
Notable Natives
  • Jane Addams
  • John Belushi
  • Andre Braugher
  • Dick Butkus
  • Al Capone
  • Chris Chelios
  • Michael Crichton
  • John Cusack
  • Clarence Darrow
  • Walt Disney
  • Louis Farrakhan
  • Chris Farley
  • Harrison Ford
  • Benny Goodman
  • George Halas
  • Dorothy Hamill
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Rickey Henderson
  • Marilu Henner
  • Hugh Hefner
  • Kenny Lofton
  • Bernie Mac
  • David Mamet
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Jenny McCarthy
  • Mr. T
  • Bill Murray
  • "Baby Face" Nelson
  • Eliot Ness
  • Bob Newhart (Loyola alum)
  • Aidan Quinn
  • Lou Rawls
  • Pat Sajak
  • Shel Silverstein
  • Gene Siskel
  • Mel Torme
  • Robert Townsend
  • Antoine Walker
  • Raquel Welch
  • George Wendt
  • Kanye West
  • Robin Williams
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
Local Slang
  • "Cheesborger, cheesborger": What to order at Billy Goat Tavern
  • Cheeseheads: Wisconsinites
  • Da Coach, Iron Mike: Famous Bears coach Mike Ditka
  • The Dan Ryan: The section of I 90/94 that runs through city
  • Downstate: Anywhere in Illinois south of Chicago
  • The Eisenhower Expressway, the Ike: I-290 Expressway
  • The El: The famous elevated train system
  • The Friendly Confines: Wrigley Field
  • The Loop: Chicago's downtown area, surrounded by the El
  • LSD: Lake Shore Drive
  • The Magnificent Mile: Michigan Avenue south of LSD and north of the Chicago River
  • Metra: Railroad that helps suburbanites get in and out
  • MJ: Bulls icon Michael Jordan
  • Second City, Chi-town: Nicknames for Chicago
  • Stoop: Stairs in front of a house
  • Sweetness: Bears legend Walter Payton
  • The Taste: The Taste of Chicago, a large summertime festival
Points of Interest
  • Aragon Theater
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • DuSable Museum of African American History
  • Grant Park
  • Green City Market
  • The Hancock Building
  • Harold Washington Library Center
  • House of Blues Chicago
  • Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue)
  • Millennium Park
  • Museum Campus
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Museum of Science & Industry
  • Navy Pier
  • Sears Tower
  • Tribune Building
  • The United Center
  • Wrigley Field

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It is next to impossible to become bored in Chicago unless you try really, really hard. Chicago is the heart and soul of the Midwest. The Second City pulses with the combined energy of an entire region. The first thing a student must know is that Chicago is likely much larger than anywhere he or she has ever lived before. As intimidating as this idea can be, Chicago manages to remain friendly and inviting to those unused to its hustle and bustle. Because many Chicagoans have migrated to the city from other places, most are willing to help outsiders find their way around the many highlights and lowlights of the place they call home.

One of the things that makes Chicago so accommodating to students is that, in many ways, it is just one big college town. In addition to Loyola, Chicago features DePaul University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois in Chicago, Northwestern, Columbia College, Illinois Institute of Technology, and many other schools. Odds are that many of the people you see walking the streets are enrolled in one university or other. This overall community of youthful exuberance makes for an exciting city life. Street festivals happen so often during the summertime it seems like the city is hosting one big, never-ending party. The Chicago Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, Venetian Nights, and many other fairs attract thousands to the city. Winter is the time for the thriving European community to shine, with Oktoberfest and the Kristkindlemakt highlighting a surprisingly eventful time of year.

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Local Atmosphere at Loyola University Chicago

Justabbi114

Nursing '15

4.6
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City but Also College

Chicago is such an interesting and lively city. I love the location of Loyola. The main campus, in Rogers Park, has a very comfortable college campus feel, with lots of green space and a beach just a block away. It's a very diverse neighborhood and pretty safe. We have a red line stop at Loyola and a free shuttle to downtown for students only. The Loyola Water Tower campus is located right on the magnificent mile (Lots and lots of Shopping!), and it's a convenient home base in the loop.

May 16, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Loyola University Chicago

GingerClotfelter

English '14

5.0
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Fun

There is always something to do around campus as well as around the city. Jumping onto the red line can take you to multiple attractions and sites around the city; for example: downtown Chicago. This city offers many restaurants and night life.

May 14, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Loyola University Chicago

MarchayG

Criminology '14

3.8
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Good Security

The safety on campus is very secure and reliable.Loyola students do try to put together many different cultural activities so that all students can feel involved on campus. Although you might have to go more downtown if you're looking for something to do, because Loyola is on the northern most part of Chicago.

May 10, 2012

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By the beach These are some creative signs by the beach.
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Chinatown Students can visit nearby cultural areas, like Chinatown.
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View from Dorm room Mertz Hall is a 19-floor, traditional-style freshman residence hall. This photo was taken from a sixth floor room. The lake always brightens your day.
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Belmont Avenue and Clark Street
  • Davis Street in Evanston
  • Michigan Avenue
  • North Avenue
Major Sports Teams
  • Chicago Bears: football
  • Chicago Blackhawks: hockey
  • Chicago Bulls: basketball
  • Chicago Cubs: baseball
  • Chicago Fire: soccer
  • Chicago White Sox: baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Detroit: MI: 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • St. Louis: MO: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC River East 21
322 E. Illinois St.
Chicago
(847) 765-7262

Century 12 Evanston
1715 Maple Ave.
Evanston
(847) 492-0123

Loews 600 North Michigan
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
(312) 255-9347

Loews Esquire
58 E. Oak St.
Chicago
(312) 280-1205

Navy Pier IMAX 1
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago
(312) 595-5629

Village North Theater
6746 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago
(773) 764-9100

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