curiosity posted:

I was at Lolla, but I wish NIN would play Allstate or someplace else around Chicago which won't be as crowded with dirty hippies. (All offense.)

Dirty hippies? I was more concerned about the fucking drunken bros. It was like John Barleycorn shipped out all of it's drunken, idiot males to Lollapalooza for the weekend. They probably would have had their collars popped if they had bothered to wear shirts.

I'm DYING for them to play here again, if only to hear the extra songs that they couldn't play at Lolla! It would also be nice to be around all NIN fans, as opposed to the "well, I don't really like Kanye and I'm WAAAASTTEEDD AND FEEL LIKE GOIN' PUNCHIN'" fans that were in the pit at Lolla.

I'm going to Cedar Rapids for sure, though. =)

I love living in Chicago. Best effing city in the world. But the weather? Meh. It's torture.

Im from the Mattoon/Charleston area. Home of EIU, CORN, The original Burger king, and where Jimmy Johns was founded! WOOP CORN!

Hello, I was once on a sunny little island drifting upon the Gulf of Mexico, now I've found myself in the windy city on a rainy night..It's pretty killer to see some similar music enthusiasts living here in Chicago. I attended Lollapalooza, or should I say, rocked it!! I too was badgered by nincompoops, ShootTheWendy. One incident occurred while I was near the stage during the NI? *SPECTACULAR* performance. Agh, these douche-bags tried to make me drink what appeared to be beer, I was so fed up with 'em, like you do not get in between a virgin NI? concert attendee and the vibes she's receiving from stage, seriously, so I knocked 'em to the ground. What a night! Still cleaning blood outta my ears from the eargasm TR & Co. penetrated into the night sky. I've prolly got some brain matter floating around Saturn. I cannot wait to see this show in an arena setting!!

i also wish nin would play a smaller venue like allstate or even the shitty world/tweeter/first midwest bank whatever-the-fuck ampitheatre. the bros were a huge problem at lolla. they made it hard to chief a bowl without getting pushed (does that make me one of the dirty hippies?)

southside, but go cubs.

Hello, I'm from Central IL (NEAR Peoria) but I tend to go to Chicago quite often. And s0mewhat_damag3d, I have worked in the Decatur Mall quite a few times in the last couple of years.

One year so far in Chicago. Lets see if I can survive another winter.

ShootTheWendy posted:

Are all of you "one year" Chicago-ans in college? I graduated from Columbia last year. Soooo happy to be done!

ohmygawd, they tried to make you drink something? Haha, that's an extra level of creepy right there. The douchebags were everywhere at Lolla, at every show, but it doesn't even matter because Lolla was AMAZING.

And you'd better believe I'm a Cubs fan.

'Sup (past) Columbia College attendee. I'm currently at the beginning of my third year and already can't wait to be done.

Go Cubs!

I just moved from Naperville. I miss it so much.

ShootTheWendy posted:

Are all of you "one year" Chicago-ans in college? I graduated from Columbia last year. Soooo happy to be done!

ohmygawd, they tried to make you drink something? Haha, that's an extra level of creepy right there. The douchebags were everywhere at Lolla, at every show, but it doesn't even matter because Lolla was AMAZING.

And you'd better believe I'm a Cubs fan.

Was Columbia worth it? cause I'm planning on transferring sometime in the future for film/photography/ journalism (yes three majors) I've visited a few times love the atmosphere and location..


and yes i'm a cub fan too...

ILLINOIS, FUCK YEAH! Been living in Chicago since I was 2. Best damn city ever. Illinois, for those that look past the corn, has some awesome places to visit. Amazing natural sites.

ShootTheWendy posted:

Alessa -- what's your major? I was AEMMP, music management. I really liked some aspects of Columbia but I FUCKING HATED a lot of others. I do miss being downtown so much, though! Mmm and that place next to the 600 S Michigan building with the delicious greasy food.

ohmygawd -- Yay for Columbia NIN fans! But holy balls, winter is terrible. Seriously. It gets pretty fucking bad. But it makes the spring so much more beautiful after suffering through it! And spring/summer in the city is absolutely, 100% incredible.

I'm currently in IAM - it's basically computer graphics with a bunch of other random computer stuff thrown in. I absolutely adore the loop and Upass makes it cheap to get around to other parts of the city (if the red line is up and running haha).

That diner and Thai Spoon are my shit. So tasty

Born in Aurora, home of Wayne and Garth.
Raised in Hamilton, home of nothing except Lock and Dam #19.

Tanner posted:

Im from the Mattoon/Charleston area. Home of EIU, CORN, The original Burger king, and where Jimmy Johns was founded! WOOP CORN!

Yay, corn! And let's not forget soybean and winter wheat!

My parents live in Central Illinois, so I guess that's home.

Alessasapphire posted:

ShootTheWendy posted:

Alessa -- what's your major? I was AEMMP, music management. I really liked some aspects of Columbia but I FUCKING HATED a lot of others. I do miss being downtown so much, though! Mmm and that place next to the 600 S Michigan building with the delicious greasy food.

ohmygawd -- Yay for Columbia NIN fans! But holy balls, winter is terrible. Seriously. It gets pretty fucking bad. But it makes the spring so much more beautiful after suffering through it! And spring/summer in the city is absolutely, 100% incredible.

I'm currently in IAM - it's basically computer graphics with a bunch of other random computer stuff thrown in. I absolutely adore the loop and Upass makes it cheap to get around to other parts of the city (if the red line is up and running haha).

That diner and Thai Spoon are my shit. So tasty

Pad Thai is a favorite of mine. I think I've made it a goal to try the dish in every Thai restaurant around Chicago and the suburbs.
It will be devastatingly harsh during the cold, since I'm from the sub-tropics. I heard Jan/Feb were the absolute toughest out of the 4 months last year. I'll be dreaming about my island in the Gulf, and hopefully it'll survive Ike..(Fucking hurricanes, only good for the hurricane parties and days off school). Ice storms, blizzards, whatever you call them- does Chicago see much of those or what? Why is it cold out now, wtf? And I've been told to acquire many indoor (intriguing) hobbies, because most people become alcoholics out here.