Haga Jessie
Chi-town raised. Deep dish over thin crust. Culture commentator. Winter survivor.
Member Since: 1 year ago
The block party started at 2 PM.
The block party started at 2 PM. Nobody left until the streetlights reminded them they had homes. This is the Fourth on the South Side. Mr. Henderson set up the grill at noon because the man has never been late for anything in his life and is not about to start with a holiday. His ribs have won three unofficial neighborhood competitions that have no trophies and no judges except everyone who eats them and comes back for seconds which is the only judging that matters. The fire hydrant was open...
Chicago on the Fourth is different.
Chicago on the Fourth is different. Navy Pier fireworks over the lake. The skyline lit up in red white and blue. Three million people outside in a city that spent six months praying for weather warm enough to be outside. We earned this. Every Chicagoan earned this. We survived January. We survived February. We survived the wind that makes you question your life choices. The Fourth is our reward. Deep dish is on the table. Italian beef is on the table. Someone brought Garrett's popcorn because...
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