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United States Postal Service
2339 N California AveSend a postcard!
Ashland station
140 N Ashland AveClosest Green Line CTA Train Stop to my home.
Western Blue Line Station
Closest CTA Blue Line Stop to my home.
This is the closest Metra (light-rail) station to my home.
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Western Avenue station
420 N Artesian AveThis is the closest Metra (light-rail) station to my home.
Winchester Club Barbers
Ask for Justin if you need a haircut.
The other nearby hospital.
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AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
2233 W Division StThe other nearby hospital.
Norwegian American Hospital
1044 N Francisco AveAnd another hospital that's close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right off the green line. Great after a softball game in Union Park.
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Cobra Lounge
235 N Ashland AveRight off the green line. Great after a softball game in Union Park.
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueRetro cool, sometimes live music.
Continental Lounge
2801 W Chicago AveLate night drinks.
Club Foot
1824 W Augusta BlvdKitschy, dancey bar
Amazing interior design made of recycled and reclaimed wood/fixtures. Good drinks.
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Simone's
960 W 18th StAmazing interior design made of recycled and reclaimed wood/fixtures. Good drinks.
Essentials
Dominick's
2021 West Chicago AvenueMy main grocery store, best reached by car.
Grand & Western Liquors
515 N Western AveNeed booze?
This is the closest TJ's grocery store. If you are familiar, you know why it's worth driving all the way over there.
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Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyThis is the closest TJ's grocery store. If you are familiar, you know why it's worth driving all the way over there.
Food Scene
Dunkin'
2565 W Fullerton AveCoffee and gas!
McDonald's
1951 N Western AveNeed a McMuffin?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
6340 N BroadwayYou can never eat too much chicken.
Bottom Lounge
1375 W Lake StDecent food/drinks, also a concert venue.
Burger King
113 Roosevelt RdNeed a Whopper?
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueAmazing food and beer selection.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveIncredible food. Get a reservation.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveGreat tacos, strong margaritas.
Milk & Honey
1920 W Division StBrunch!
Mirai Sushi
990 W Division StIf you like to roll.
Bite Cafe
1039 N Western AveGreat dinner, great brunch.
The Southern
1840 W North AveComfort/soul food.
Flo
1434 W Chicago AveOne of my favorite brunches in the city. Fast and affordable.
Arts & Culture
United Center
1901 W Madison StSports, concerts and more.
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveCatch a rock show.
Double Door
Another great concert venue.
Go to the movies! Free parking, and VIP tickets let you walk out to get bar drinks during the movie.
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I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres ku-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtGo to the movies! Free parking, and VIP tickets let you walk out to get bar drinks during the movie.
Sightseeing
Grab the #20 Madison bus here to head downtown (on the south side of the street.)
Madison & Oakley station
Grab the #20 Madison bus here to head downtown (on the south side of the street.)
Allstate Field
1440 N Humboldt DrIt's the west-side Central Park of Chicago.
Shopping
Target
4433 S Pulaski RdEveryone needs to hit that bullseye.
Unison - Offices
5480 North Elston AvenueAmazing home textiles, regular factory sales.
Sprout Home
745 N Damen AvePlants, gifts, terrariums, more.
Crate and Barrel Outlet
1860 W Jefferson AveCrate & Barrel, but cheaper!
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdNearest pharmacy.
Modern Cooperative
1215 W 18th StAmazing collection of vintage furniture and home goods.