The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park, Wrigleyville- these are some of the neighborhoods most people are familiar with when they think of Chicago. One neighborhood that isn’t the most well-known is Bridgeport. For those of you aren’t familiar with Bridgeport, it is a neighborhood directly west of ICO. My first experience in Bridgeport came when I interviewed at ICO in the fall of 2014. My dad came with me to the interview and took me to the classy establishment of Maxwell St

“I’m from Chicago! Well, not REALLY…” This post is for all my people who say this phrase on the daily. Take myself for example: I grew up in a small town about an hour and a half away from the city- close enough for comfort, but far enough to not deal with the traffic. However, wherever I go, (maybe due to convenience, maybe done with pride) I find myself stating, “Oh, I’m from Chicago!” I’ll admit, I’m a fraud. Sure, I have frequented the city a lot. I’ve done the “Bean-Buck

Looking for a great place to spend a special evening? I was surprised with a Sunday dinner out at the Gilt Bar in River North. Gilt Bar is part of the Hogsalt family, which includes Au Chevel, 3 Arts Club Cafe, Bavette’s, and many more. As a bonus, we had a gift card! The atmosphere is a mix between romantic and edgy. The lighting was dim. There were large leather couches in the center of the restaurant, underneath a large string chandelier. We sat at a wooden table for two,