Diary: 10 Reasons why Certain New Yorkers should Move to Chicago.

10. It's true that East Coast girls are hip (I'm sure you dig those styles they wear), but the Mid-West farmer's daughters really make you feel alright.

9. Why eat this when you could be eating this?

8. CBGB's was priced out and closed down. But the Double Door, the Metro, and the Vic are still going strong. Bonus: The Brew N'View on the North Side and DOC Films on the South Side.

7. Rent: $750
Neighborhood: Pilsen/ Little Village
Bedrooms: 2BR
Bathrooms: 1 bath
Pets: Cats OK
Parking: No
Map: 2137 W. 18th Place, 60608
2137 West 18th Place. Pilsen two bedroom, one bathroom available immediately. Bright, clean, laundry, near park, blue line and bus stops. Cats OK. $750/ month plus security deposit. Utilities not included. Call Matt, 630-854-7743

6. Waterfront, the middle of NYC. Waterfront, middle of Chicago.

5. One of the greatest skylines in the world (the difference between the New York and Chicago skylines is the difference between quantity and quality).

4. The World's Largest Free Blues Festival, its equally impressive jazz festival, and Lollapalooza.

3.
483 miles to this.
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166 miles to this.
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317 miles to this.

2. No Yankees (and effectively no Yankees fans).

1. You'd Get To Hang With Connor And Jess!