Since moving to Chicago in September, I’ve fallen in love with the city. In just a few months, I’ve witnessed so much creativity, resourcefulness and resilience. And kindness: People I’ve met have been warm and welcoming, from strangers offering to help when I’m wandering around lost (which happens a lot) to new acquaintances providing me with great tips and restaurant recommendations — and calling to check in on me when I had COVID-19.
It’s also, undoubtedly, a great news town. I’ve been simply amazed at how much interest and opinion I hear from people about city politics or their wards. The number of passionate comments I’ve seen on social media or community forums when an alderperson misses an important meeting is like nothing I’ve experienced elsewhere. Chicagoans really care about their city and making it better.
