Category Archives: Living in Chicago
Amie B: Off to the Movies
A few weeks ago my friend and fellow 1L, Ibie, invited me to a movie, About Time. Apparently she is a member of a group that gets free tickets to previews of movies. Normally, going to the movies is a bit to … Continue reading
Amie B: Chicago Restaurants
Recently I have been out and about trying new restaurants in the neighborhoods of Chicago. Here are a few of the places I have been: The JellyFish: The JellyFish is a posh sushi place tucked away in the Gold Coast. … Continue reading
Amie B: A Weekend of Art
This past weekend I explored some of the rich art Chicago has to offer. Friday night I attended a performance of the Pulitzer winning play, Clybourn Park by Bruce Norris at the Redtwist Theater. The play was about a house … Continue reading
Amie B: Divvy
Chicago is the proud new home to a large-scale bike share called Divvy. Divvy is a program through the Chicago Department of Transportation, providing members access to more than 4,000 bikes from over 400 stations throughout Chicago. According to the … Continue reading
Amie B: One Strange Bird
This weekend some of my friends from high school came in from the suburbs for a get-together and we wanted to do something special. Having all grown up in the suburbs, we love to take advantage of the opportunities the … Continue reading
Amie B: Portillo’s
Portillo’s is a Chicago icon featuring the classic Chicago style dog and a few other famous favorites. It is also one of my favorite places to eat! In 1963, Dick Portillo opened a hot dog trailer called “The Dog House.” … Continue reading
Amie B: Discover Chicago || Chocolate Tour
This week I went on a chocolate tour! I originally found out about the chocolate tour while having tea in a park when I saw a group walk by following a man with a sign that said, “Chocolate Tour.” Rushing … Continue reading
Amie B: A Day in Chicago
One of my good friends, Billy, from undergrad was in Chicago this past weekend on business. It was his first trip to Chicago, so we went around the city eating and doing Chicago things. As a person who grew up … Continue reading
Experience Chicago: The Whistler || Logan Square
One of the great things about going to school at Loyola, is you get to live in the great city of Chicago! In this new blog feature, we will highlight different places you can explore around the city. Starting with the … Continue reading
Amie B: So what have I been eating lately?
Chipotle hosted Cultivate: food, ideas and music festival in Lincoln Park. As the title lends, the idea is to provide a fun afternoon of free music and games, while educating people on sustainable farming and nutrition. Guests were invited to … Continue reading