Life long Chicagoan, born, raised, and currently living in the city. Chicago doesn’t have a gang problem, it has a poverty problem that the city refuses to address in any meaningful way. Especially in the neighborhoods that have rampant gang activity. It’s extremely segregated here. The only areas that a truly diverse are on the far north side. Rogers park, edgewater, west ridge, etc. Even in these neighborhoods it’s segregated. One area might be all black, but then 2-3blocks later it’s Hispanic, then a few more blocks there’s nothing but whites, all in one neighborhood. It’s not nearly as dangerous here as the media would have you believe. Most of the crimes is happening on the south and west sides where generational poverty is the norm. Now just because you live up north, doesn’t mean you’re “safe”. There’s over 3million people here, always pay attention to your surroundings. Chicago has literally any cuisine you could want, Lake Michigan, and great nightlife. But as a life long resident, I’m getting the hell out. I’m going to the burbs. I’m all Chicago’d out. Roads are trash, traffic is trash on epic levels, cost of living is too high, and the city seems to spend money on things that not only don’t improve people’s quality of living, but actively makes it worse.
I just moved here from a suburb of Chicago and it was shocking for me to see just how segregated it is here lol where I came from there is a little bit of everybody everywhere
Personally, I don't know much about that neighborhood so it might be best to do more research on that area. From what I heard you might wanna be cautious so probably has its sketchy moments. Thanks for watching!
While there is no "safe" anywhere in the world, Hyde Park is a beautiful and diverse neighborhood, and probably one of one of my favorites in all of the city. As far as safe, in all of my lifetime, I have never had an issue there - ever. Go there and enjoy the heck out of yourself.
Just started watching your vids because I am about to move to Chi next weekend. - Really enjoyed the feeling I got during visits...Lordt help me find my footing!
Hi! I know this video has more serious issues of the city but like I mentioned, I notice a lot more positives which is why I choose to live here. I have a lot more uplifting videos on my channel. This city is awesome and I'm sure you will be fine. I hope you have a smooth process moving here! :)
Unfortunately segregation is just about everywhere in the U.S. Every major city I have lived in and traveled through out the states is segregated and that is based on the history and past of the country. People tend to live in neighborhoods where they feel most comfortable and form their own communities which can result in more segregation. As a black city girl, I try to live in the most diverse neighborhood I can but typically I end up living where it’s more Caucasians and it doesn’t bother me.
I feel you. Over the years of city living I also understand why people tend to live in areas of people familiar to their culture (safety, comfort, etc.) On top of history events like redlining. It is interesting. It's just unfair when you compare it to crime rates, education, and resources equality.
I AGREE with much of this video. I moved here from NYC. But Chicago is NOT the most segregated city. That’s exaggerated. First of all, every single city in the world is segregated. Please tell me one that isn’t. But, Chicago is not the worse of them. ATL and DC are way worse. Also, there is no lack in the Hispanic neighborhoods, it’s just the Black American ones. The homeless problem in Chicago is nowhere near as bad as the West Coast. Not even close.
I'm just stating what I've experienced and for Chicago the cultural neighborhood divide has it's own issues involving inequalities of resources leading to more issues of crime, homelessness etc. This video isn't a competition against other cities. All cities have their own issues. But also I love ATL been there a bunch and it's always felt like a mix of cultures there🤔
Moved to Chicago a couple years ago after living on the west coast for 10+ years. Chicago is way more affordable than some locals give it credit for. I very rarely feel unsafe, or worry about my wife/kids, although we do live on the north side and that disparity is real.
I've been to ALT a handful of times. So much more mixed and a great city. Chicago is getting better with time but still surprising for a city with such a large black population😶
I grew up in a small town in central Illinois. I never really visited Chicago too much because my parents were terrified to go there. I really wish I would have experienced it more because it's such a great city.
I grew up the same way. The concern actually got worse as I got older but I didn't listen to much to it. Sadly Chi gets such a bad wrap cause I love living here. Hope you get more chances to come to the city🙂
Great video! I almost moved to Chicago about a month ago but decided against it because of my perception of the cold and windy nature. Seems like a great city though. I'm in Manhattan and when I visited Chicago, it looked like a cleaner version of NYC lol.
Funny cause Manhattan NYC is also a cold windy city lol but gotta follow where your gut/heart takes you I guess. Thanks for watching and sharing your story 😊
I’m a Native New Yorker from upper Manhattan and I moved to Chicago 7 years ago and love it. You think it looks like a cleaner NY at first but it is VERY, VERY different from NY and the cold has not been that bad since I have lived here.
You have to take a look at the per capita crime rate. It’s super high in every American major city compared to the smaller subdivisions and cities away from the city life. It’s not like you’ll just get shot walking outside but if your in the wrong area, you better believe it can happen
Thank you for this! I've learned a lot from your videos and you have a great voice. My wife just moved to Chicago Saturday and I'm moving in a month or so to join her. We are moving from Louisville KY which is an unbelievably segregated city. Apparently about 100 years ago, the racial segregation was legally enforced. It still shows and sadly the neighborhood disparities line up with the most common racial disparities in the US. It's common in a lot of places but it sucks. I look forward to moving and being in a city that is more welcoming to LGBTQ+ folks like my wife and I. 😊
Thanks for sharing your story! Crazy & sad to hear there continues to be forms of segregations in KY as well. I have family down there. Welcome to the city tho. You both should check out North Halsted in Lakeview (aka boystown) it's the prime LGBTQ+ location. Literal rainbow streets. Plus there are a handful of fest in the summer. Have fun :)
Are there many illegals hanging around up north? They've been complaining about them in the West Loop, Ive noticed. It's making me not want to move there for safety issues
Depending upon your definition of "north", in Lakeview, which is known to be a safe, residential area, you would see lots of refugees these days. Mostly they hang out themselves in the park area. However, most of them are families with quite young kids (many carry strollers), and I don't feel unsafe around them. Of course, it can be different to a person to a person's perception. I am more worried about how these people will survive Chicago winter. Most of them must not have seen snow in their lives...
The immigrant issue is a tough one. The amount has increased greatly in a short time and I just want everyone to feel safe; themselves and the locals. There are a lot of kids and families and with winter coming there will need to be a better solution soon.
cool video but your root causes to the problems are way off. Gov regulation destroys jobs. the salary should be negotiated by the employee and employer. the gov should not be involved. you are not making enough go get a better job or up your skills and see employment elsewhere. the free market works.
I can see that point but also seems to be a mental limitation. Some people don't believe or haven't seen anything better around them. Which can make it harder to change. It's all a bigger complicated issue
@@chismprism But at the same time its not any more complicated. not seeing anything better is something every entrepreneur can say. its an excuse for ones failure. Everyone fails. Successful people never stopped trying. An expression I heard recently: a crack head doesnt get up and say I am too poor to get high, no, they get out and get out there and make it happen.
I absolutely love the architecture and the downtown beach, but I did feel like all the 👩🦳👩🦳👩🦳👩🦳👩🦳⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ were staring at me and my family! It was WEIRD!
