ChicagoITIS Strikes Northward into the Land of Cheese!!!

Chicagoitis is spreading northward. Chicagoitis is the tendency for Chicago to overcharge on all things to visitors, from parking to eating, to anything.

The Wisconsin State Fair used to be a lot cheaper to get in and parking was only about $4, now $9. You don't even want to think about what you'll get charged for parking in Chicago.

We parked a couple blocks to the east on the street and for free!! Chicago won't let you do that ever since they got night games at Wrigley. You used to be able to park on the street around Wrigley, Comiskey, or any major attraction. But, NOT ANY more!!! If you don't have a parking sticker for the neighborhood, you'll get ticketed and towed, a VERY expensive proposition. Before, you could find a parking spot with some looking, but not any more. And, you'll never guess what impact this restriction had on the prices gouged at the parking lots!!!!

Then, we also noted that prices on food and ESPECIALLY drinks had risen to ballpark and Chicago levels. If you want a beer, be prepared to pay $5-6. Try to avoid that gouge and get a soft drink and be prepared to pay $3-4. Most burgers and sandwiches were in the $4 to $6 range, and that was without any sides.

Sorry to see the Chicago gouge come to Wisconsin.

Probably My Last Trip to the Wisconsin State Fair. --RoadDog