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Horsesh-t! 95% of all the bad crap happens on the west and south side.
Educate yourself, you sound ridiculous.
The North/Northwest Sides are full of Black P. Stones, G.D.'s, Vice Lords, 4 Corner Hustlers, Latin Kings etc. etc... Northside gang-bangin' spills into downtown, Navy Pier, beaches, etc, just like out west and south. You clearly aren't in tune with the streets. Granted it isn't to the same degree but it happens often and pigeonholing the South and West Side is cliche.
The North/Northwest Sides are full of Black P. Stones, G.D.'s, Vice Lords, 4 Corner Hustlers, Latin Kings etc. etc... Northside gang-bangin' spills into downtown, Navy Pier, beaches, etc, just like out west and south. You clearly aren't in tune with the streets. Granted it isn't to the same degree but it happens often and pigeonholing the South and West Side is cliche.
quality of life: Boston
nightlife: Chicago
restaurants: Boston
events: Me, Personally Boston because Im more sporty.
transit: Chicago
shopping/entertainment: Chicago
overall vibe of city and people: Boston
4:3 Boston win for me.
But Chicgao is one of my favorite cities in my top tier block with Boston, Seattle, LA, San Fran and DC.
The North/Northwest Sides are full of Black P. Stones, G.D.'s, Vice Lords, 4 Corner Hustlers, Latin Kings etc. etc... Northside gang-bangin' spills into downtown, Navy Pier, beaches, etc, just like out west and south. You clearly aren't in tune with the streets. Granted it isn't to the same degree but it happens often and pigeonholing the South and West Side is cliche.
Boston's biggest Annual Events:
Boston Calling (a bit surprised you've never heard of it as it's one of the 15-20 largest music festivals in the US now, but it takes a back seat to the more substantial and traditional music festivals like Lolla no doubt)
Boston Marathon (it's bigger than the Air and Water Show, believe it or not)
Feast of Saint Anthony (google image it)
Head of The Charles (as it's known, The Regatta, which you may be familiar with)
Boston Harborfest
And above all else, Boston Pops 4th of July
There is no Lollapalooza equal. This is the runaway event comparatively.
The Air and Water show is cool, but it's certainly not internationally known, probably not even well known to those outside of the neighboring States. I think most folks minds go to San Diego when they hear Air and Water Show. I've never heard of anyone outside of the Midwest refer to the Taste of Chicago, either.
The biggest stand out for Chicago is the weekend series of neighborhood/street festivals. I can't think of any other city that does anything that substantial, that regularly. While Chicago packs in folks in the summer, Boston is quite the opposite.. Generally, Bostonians are everywhere but Boston on summer weekend. Cape Cod, the Islands, Newport, Portsmouth, Portland, Lake Sebago, Lake Winnipesaukee, Block Island, etc.
You have never heard of the Chicago Marathon? 40,000 plus runners from all over the world. Google it.
You have never heard of the Chicago Marathon? 40,000 plus runners from all over the world. Google it.
Yes but it doesn’t have the international recognition as Boston marathon
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Ridiculousness goes both ways .... to take the thread here. Totally misplaced. 
