Myrna Skilling
312-850-3717
Fax 312-850-3718
Toll Free 800-959-2640
E-Mail
Chris Gaggero
Direct: 312-264-1270
Cell: 773-715-1479
Fax: 312-264-1470
E-mail: chris@skillingteam.com
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Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville is home of the renowned Chicago Cubs. It is named for
Wrigley Field, the famous ivy-covered ballpark that anchors this bustling
neighborhood, and for good reason. The surrounding streets largely
revolve around the hallowed stadium, and even when the Cubs lose heck, it
doesn't even have to be baseball season there's still a party
atmosphere.
Bars like Hi-Tops, Sluggers, and Murphy's Bleachers are ready to cater
to fans of all sports, and a slew of souvenir shops sells enough
merchandise to outfit you in blue and white from head to toe. The
neighborhood is less noisy on non-game days or in the off-season, but it's by no
means quiet. Thursday through Saturday night, it's always jumping with
bar-hopping twenty-something.
Formerly a working-class neighborhood, Wrigleyville is now home to many
young professionals who enjoy its proximity to Lake Michigan and a wide
range of social options, from drinks and dinner to dancing. Metro
showcases hot bands, the ImprovOlympic features daring improvisational
comedy, the Annoyance Theatre thrills with its raunchy brand of humor, and
Clark Street boasts a rainbow of ethnic cuisines, all within a few short
blocks.
Part of the larger Wrigleyville area, the people in Wrigleyville are as
diverse as the food. The southern edge reflects the influence of
neighboring Boys Town; same-sex couples mingle with straight couples, and nary
an eyebrow is raised. So come for the game and stay for the party, or
vice versa, in this active neighborhood.
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