Calling all Chicagoan(?)!!!!

SarahLou

**EDIT**

So i'm in Chicago now!! anyone wanna suggestions some places to go? things to do/see??

THANKS!!



I am coming to America on a work visa, and am looking for accommodation from 23rdMay/1st June in Chicago
anyone looking for roomie?? know anyone that is looking? suggestions??

i have been on Craigslist but its so hard to make arrangements when i'm not there!
I have a fair bit saved up and will be working too, so i am always good for rent on time!

If ANYone could help me out here I would be eternally grateful!

81

likeanocean...paging likeanocean, please pick up the nearest white curtosey phone

81

so based on the dates, you need a place for one week?

i'd offer, but the gf would kill me. good luck

Sawyer

just for a week then?

SarahLou

sorry meant to say that i would be looking from somewhere around the 24th/1st June UNTIL sept/oct

LikeAnOcean

81 wrote:

likeanocean...paging likeanocean, please pick up the nearest white curtosey phone

lol.. I would totally be all over this, BUT..


I'd need someone for a 12 month lease.

Thoughts_Arrive

Hey I'm single but not in Chicago

SarahLou

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

Hey I'm single but not in Chicago

I'm looking for a roommate not a boyfriend!

eyedclaar

I have a basement all set up and ready for a new roomie. It's pretty close to Chicago... :twisted:

SarahLou

eyedclaar wrote:

I have a basement all set up and ready for a new roomie. It's pretty close to Chicago... :twisted:

if it wasn't for the devil horn i would think you were being seriously!

SarahLou

Bump

BlackCorduroy

I live in Chicago and just got an apt. Wish I could help you out but I'm going to New Zealand for 6 months this summer. I know a lot of people looking for apts though, I'll keep my eyes open for people looking for roommates. I'd recommend the Roger's Park area...a lot cheaper than other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park (Rogers Park has much less nightlife, but it's still easy to get to), more relaxed, and there's a great beach.

LikeAnOcean

It's really hard, if possible, to find a place that doesn't want at least a 12 month lease signed.. Really the only way will be if you find someone who wants to sublease. You might find studios reasonably priced if you don't find a roommate, but living anywhere in this city for less than 12 months is really hard to do.

That's my dilemma. I room month to month in the suburbs with a friend who owns, so I have some leverage, but when I move out, preferably back to the city and hopefully before this fall, I will either be buying or committing to a lease for a year.

If I knew anyone I'd let you know, but unfortunately I don't. Craigslist is still your best bet.

Thoughts_Arrive

SarahLou wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

Hey I'm single but not in Chicago

I'm looking for a roommate not a boyfriend!

Priorities can change

dimitrispearljam

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

SarahLou wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

Hey I'm single but not in Chicago

I'm looking for a roommate not a boyfriend!

Priorities can change

hey!!!becareful how u talk to my sister!!! :twisted:

Wobbie

BlackCorduroy wrote:

I live in Chicago and just got an apt. Wish I could help you out but I'm going to New Zealand for 6 months this summer. I know a lot of people looking for apts though, I'll keep my eyes open for people looking for roommates. I'd recommend the Roger's Park area...a lot cheaper than other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park (Rogers Park has much less nightlife, but it's still easy to get to), more relaxed, and there's a great beach.

it's perfect.....you're out and SarahLou is in. book it.

BlackCorduroy

imalive wrote:

BlackCorduroy wrote:

I live in Chicago and just got an apt. Wish I could help you out but I'm going to New Zealand for 6 months this summer. I know a lot of people looking for apts though, I'll keep my eyes open for people looking for roommates. I'd recommend the Roger's Park area...a lot cheaper than other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park (Rogers Park has much less nightlife, but it's still easy to get to), more relaxed, and there's a great beach.

it's perfect.....you're out and SarahLou is in. book it.

haha, sorry...I of course would have offered that but someone else is living there until I return.

SarahLou

[quote=I'm looking for a roommate not a boyfriend! [/quote]

Priorities can change [/quote]
hey!!!becareful how u talk to my sister!!! :twisted: [/quote]

Thanks D! hehe

SarahLou

BlackCorduroy wrote:

I live in Chicago and just got an apt. Wish I could help you out but I'm going to New Zealand for 6 months this summer. I know a lot of people looking for apts though, I'll keep my eyes open for people looking for roommates. I'd recommend the Roger's Park area...a lot cheaper than other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park (Rogers Park has much less nightlife, but it's still easy to get to), more relaxed, and there's a great beach.

Yeah Roger's Park is the area i have been looking at actually, i have had a few leads, but thanks to everyone who has given an input!

Oh and have fun in New Zealand, my best friend is out there right now, and LOVING it!

Thoughts_Arrive

dimitrispearljam wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

SarahLou wrote:

Hey I'm single but not in Chicago

I'm looking for a roommate not a boyfriend!

Priorities can change

hey!!!becareful how u talk to my sister!!! :twisted:

Your sister is very......how do you say in Greek.... ?

dimitrispearljam

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

hey!!!becareful how u talk to my sister!!! :twisted:

Your sister is very......how do you say in Greek.... ?

hot like me!!!!! ...but sould treat with respect!!!! ..and no,im not gonna say the Greek word i have in mind

SarahLou

So i'm in Chicago now!! anyone wanna suggestions some places to go? things to do/see??

I found an apartment, and a job, i'm living in logan square. Anyone know any good places to eat, shop, drink, visit?

THANKS!!

81

welcome to the area.

check out the muesums (free days if you are cheap), catch a ball game, catch a concert.

SarahLou

thanks!

LikeAnOcean

http://chicago.metromix.com/

If you need a hot date sometime, I'm itching for any excuse to get out of the 'burbs.

Sawyer

chicago oven pizza and grinder company on Clark St......my favorite restaurant...you'll love it

Wrigley Field

go to the Metro, Lincoln Hall, or Schubas for a show

81

LikeAnOcean wrote:

http://chicago.metromix.com/

If you need a hot date sometime, I'm itching for any excuse to get out of the 'burbs.

we could have a take sara lou to a sox game day. i'll bring the philly boots

LikeAnOcean

81 wrote:

LikeAnOcean wrote:

http://chicago.metromix.com/

If you need a hot date sometime, I'm itching for any excuse to get out of the 'burbs.

Subtle enough?

I need excuses to get out. I really need to move back already.. It will take me an hour to drive to work, but I don't care anymore.

81

LikeAnOcean wrote:

I need excuses to get out. I really need to move back already.. It will take me an hour to drive to work, but I don't care anymore.

we have a lot of reverse commutters in the office. gf and i have talked about it, but the whole house thing makes it a little more complicated. fuck

LikeAnOcean

81 wrote:

LikeAnOcean wrote:

I need excuses to get out. I really need to move back already.. It will take me an hour to drive to work, but I don't care anymore.

we have a lot of reverse commutters in the office. gf and i have talked about it, but the whole house thing makes it a little more complicated. fuck

I hear you.. That's why I think I've changed my mind about buying again. I'm still relatively young and have no strings. If I get sick of the drive I can always move back.. I spend too much time on this board anyways, so what's a longer commute with some good music going to hurt?

81

besides the house, the long commute is part of the reason we don't live in the city. an hour+ each way every day would make me nuts. i can barely survive my 7.5 mile jaunt without going postal on all the idiot drivers. the gf on the other hands, is on the train every day. i feel bad for her.