Moving to Chicago? Start here.
Made by A Local
I'm Jasleen, founder of Your Chicago Concierge. I plan Chicago experiences for a living, from date nights to visitor itineraries to full first-month plans for people new to the city. This guide is my favorite advice, all in one place.
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The free Chicago Starter Kit. Everything I'd tell a friend who just signed a lease here
Questions?
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It depends on your lifestyle. Lincoln Park suits people who want green space and the lakefront; Logan Square is laid back with great bars; the West Loop is for food lovers; Pilsen is full of art and culture. The guide matches eight neighborhoods to different lifestyles.
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Walk the Lakefront Trail, find your neighborhood coffee spot, catch a game and try tavern-style pizza. The guide includes a full first-30-days checklist.
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Yes. My New to Chicago packages include a $150 Neighborhood Match and a $300 First Month plan, or both for $395.
Chicago is big, busy and full of great spots, and it can be hard to know where to start. This free 10-page guide is your local shortcut: which neighborhood fits you, where to eat, and how to talk like you've lived here for years.
What’s inside ?
8 neighborhoods, matched to your lifestyle. Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park, the West Loop, Pilsen and more, with my picks in each.
Chicago Ave, the new restaurant row. Seven spots worth the trip.
Where I actually eat. Coffee, happy hours, date nights and cheap eats, including the $8 cash-only burger you need to know about.
The pizza debate. Tavern-style vs. deep dish, and where to get both.
Talk like a local. LSD, Jewels, dibs and why everyone says "ope."
Free things to do and how to survive winter.
Your first 30 days. A checklist to make Chicago feel like home, fast.