Where Does Chicago End? A Quest for the Windy City's Borders
So, you wanna know where Chicago ends, huh? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is gonna get deep. Like, Lake Michigan deep.
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Chicago: The City That Refuses to End
Let's start with the obvious: it ends at Lake Michigan. Right? Well, not exactly. Chicago has this weird habit of sprawling out like a particularly ambitious houseplant. It’s like the city said, "Hey, let's just keep going until we bump into something really big."
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The Great Chicago Boundary Conundrum
The official city limits do exist, but they're like that awkward cousin you only see at family reunions. They’re there, but you don't really pay attention to them. People tend to think of Chicago in terms of neighborhoods, which can get as confusing as a Kardashian family tree.
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Suburbs: The Twilight Zone of Chicago
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Then there are the suburbs. A whole other world that's technically not Chicago, but feels like a less exciting version of it. It's like those reality TV shows where people move to the country to "find themselves," but end up just watching more reality TV.
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Beyond the Suburbs: No Man's Land
Once you venture past the suburbs, you enter a strange, undefined territory. Is it still Chicago? Is it Indiana? Is it just a really big cornfield? Nobody really knows. It's like the Bermuda Triangle of geography.
How to Find Your Way Out of Chicago (Or In)
Here are a few quick tips to help you navigate this urban labyrinth:
- How to tell if you're still in Chicago: If you see a deep-dish pizza place every other block, you're probably good.
- How to find the city limits: Good luck with that. Even the locals are unsure.
- How to avoid getting lost in the suburbs: Learn the CTA system like the back of your hand.
- How to embrace the great unknown beyond the suburbs: Pack a picnic, a good map (or a GPS), and a sense of adventure.
- How to appreciate Chicago no matter where you are: Just enjoy the ride, man.
So, there you have it. The boundaries of Chicago are as elusive as Bigfoot. But hey, that's part of the charm, right?
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