The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

I’ve returned with another venue review for all my music lovers! This time, I’m taking a trip over to Bottom Lounge, a smaller locale situated in the West Loop relatively close to the United Center. This site was very easy to get to from school; all I had to do was get the Green Line at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT and take it right there. Before I even get into this, let me point out that I’ve been to 4 different venues since coming to ICO. I wouldn’t exactly say that qualifies me a

Most cities have their share of great restaurants scattered throughout. It was the atmosphere of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood that drew me to explore it. Conveniently located right off the CTA Green Line, it’s hard not to find something you’ll enjoy. This neighborhood is home to some of Chicago’s most famous restaurants including Girl and the Goat and Au Cheval. Additionally, a recent food trend has sent people flocking to this area in search of some over-the-top hot choc

After a long week of exams and our BIO, tono, gonio, and 78/90 practicals, a few friends and I decided to go out and celebrate. I found the Little Goat Diner (the same owners of Girl and the Goat) on accident after there was a five-hour wait at Au Chevel. I had seen the menu once before, but once we had found the location, it went to the top of the list of places to try. The benefit of going with a group of 4 is that we could sample a bunch of different foods. They have a wid