IknewWhen - Post Topics on Subjects Like Love, Health, Jobs, Life, Cities, States, Countries, Colleges and More!

Home / Cities / Chicago

I knew I was in

Chicago when...

Rank by:

Posts per page:

1.I remember when Macy’s was Marshal Fields.Comments: 1

9.4
2.the river flows backwards.Comments: 1

9.3
3.I knew that "Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger!" was based on t...Comments: 1

9.0
4.I knew what the four stars on the Chicago flag stood for.Comments: 1

9.0
5.I knew why they call Chicago “The Windy City”Comments: 2

8.5
6.I knew what goes into a Chicago Style Hot Dog.Comments: 1

8.5
7.I couldn't see the other side of Lake Michigan.Comments: 2

8.3
8.I saw a spark from an EL train rail.Comments: 1

8.3
9.I knew that WGN stands for World's Greatest Newspaper.Comments: 1

8.0
10.I couldn't turn in front of a bus when turning right.Comments: 1

8.0
11.I put a city sticker in my car window so I could park on the streets.Comments: 1

7.8
12.I can lay on a beach and look up at a 100 story building.Comments: 1

7.7
13.I had to dodge potholes when driving.Comments: 1

7.7
14.I memorized the numbers for Empire and Luna Carpet.Comments: 1

7.5
15.I never got gas in the city because the taxes add about 30 cents to the price.Comments: 2

7.5
16.I found out buses are free on New Years Eve.Comments: 2

7.4
17.I saw tall buildings in the city change their lighting color to support a charit...Comments: 1

7.3
18.selling spray paint is illegal.Comments: 1

7.3
19.there are a bunch of parking meter tickets in your front dash.Comments: 1

7.3
20.I found out some buildings have weight limits for pets.Comments: 1

7.0
21.I had Saganaki (flaming cheese) in Greek Town.Comments: 1

7.0
22.I knew who the Son of Svengoolie was.Comments: 1

6.5
23.I saw signs on the sidewalk warning of falling ice.Comments: 1

0.0

Add your own experience!

I knew I was in Chicago when...

Need inspiration?

Do you have a fun fact about this topic that you would like to share? Your information could help others!

Post in another Forum

Copyright © IknewWhen 2017