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Shopping Option in Chicago<\/h2>\n

Chicago is a great city for shopping. The main reasons are that there is a large variety of places where to shop (department stores<\/a>, boutiques, shopping centers and shopping areas) but also that the diversity of stores is endless (clothes, shoes and bags, jewelry, books, furniture, home d\u00e9cor, cosmetics, and more). Everything is done to make the shopper\u2019s life easier. It can be expensive, but it mainly depends where you go to shop.<\/p>\n

The Magnificient Mile on Michigan Avenue is the most expensive area in Chicago. There you will find exclusive stores such as Chanel, Max Mara, Blueberry, and much more. This is where luxury stores of all kinds are located. This is also where the best department stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale\u2019s, The 900 shops, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The Water Tower Place are nestled.<\/p>\n

Obviously, there are a lot of other places in Chicago<\/a> that are less expensive. Indeed small to medium shopping areas are scattered all around the city (Elston Avenue and Fullerton Avenue, for example). There you will find always the same stores and restaurants where prices are medium range. Nevertheless, it has to be said that Chicago is rather more expensive than the national level.<\/p>\n

Chicago is characterized by its numerous communities and neighborhoods. Some of them are famous for being specialized in Asian food (Chinatown in the Southwest of Chicago), Scandinavian stores (Andersonville), or Italian specialties (Little Italy) (cf. the food section). Therefore it will be easy for ex-pat people and ex-pat families to find a taste of home in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Most of the stores in Chicago are opened every day of the week, including Sundays which makes it easier when you work. The traditional opening hours are from 10:00 am to 7:00 or 8:00 pm. On Sundays, stores open at 11:00 am. Moreover, most of the department stores have websites and supply delivery and shipping.<\/p>\n

Another added convenience for shoppers is that most of the big stores or department stores have parking lots. Other stores or boutiques offer free parking if you purchase in their shops. There are a lot of indoor parking lots downtown. They are opened 24\/7 and most of them have security guards on 24-hour duty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nBefore choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nChoose your children\u2019s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nThe US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nChicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you’ll need good AC and heating!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSubscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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