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5 Signs You're From Chicago

Lorena Roque
Oct 26, 2015
Southwestern University
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5 Signs You're From Chicago

1. The fact the Cubs were winning is probably the greatest thing to happen to you this year.

Remember that awful parade in downtown Chicago where we "celebrated" the 100 year anniversary of the cubs not winning anything? Yeah. Awful. Now every day is a cause for celebration because the Cubs are good again!!

2. "Windy City" Politics are the worst in America.

With the upcoming election, people are complaining about Donald Trump's antics, but have they heard of Rahm Emaunal? I mean his latest justification for the crime rate in Chicago, is that Chicago PD doesn't do their job. Like okay, but it's not the defunding of public education on the South Side matters right?

3. It's not real pizza if it's not Chicago Style Pizza.

It doesn't matter if its from Gino's or Giordano's, Chicago stuffed pizza is life and although franchise pizza can suffice for a night or two, it will never be the same.

4. If you can't get to your destination via transit, you're not going.

The 'L' line is like your best friend. You can go anywhere and everywhere and all it takes is a transit card to beat the traffic. And although you might find yourself amongst the weirdest assortment of people on the train, you don't need to buy a car to get you anywhere.

5. You will never ever call it the Willis Tower.

The fact that Willis Group Holdings had the audacity to change the name of the Sears tower is beyond the entire state of Illinois. No one should ever call it that. The tower is a symbol of the Chicago vibe, the skyline, of the real city of America, (sorry New York, but not sorry).

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